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prescribe

[pri-skrahyb] / prɪˈskraɪb /


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Nevertheless, Cassian prescribed abstinence not as “‘virtuous in itself’ but because of its positive effects on the soul.”

From The Wall Street Journal

They point to a mix of prescribed burns, mechanical thinning, and the use of managed wildfire to reduce the deficit.

From Science Daily

A GP says she has experienced patients putting "weights on their backs" to falsify readings in order to be prescribed weight-loss injections online.

From BBC

In recent years the NHS has invested in "social prescribing", where GPs connect patients with certain mental health problems to charity-run services in their area - like art classes or gardening.

From BBC

The company previously has said it is a technology platform that connects patients with medical professionals and doesn’t prescribe medications.

From The Wall Street Journal