prescribe
Example Sentences
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As a cure for past errors, the stewards of federal land now pursue a robust policy of logging in the national forests and prescribed burns and aggressive tree planting there and in the national parks.
From Los Angeles Times
The law on “promoting ethnic unity and progress” prescribes efforts to build a “shared spiritual home” for all ethnic groups.
After multiple GP and hospital visits, on 15 August antibiotics were prescribed "but not in line with St Helier Hospital's antimicrobial guidelines," the coroner wrote.
From BBC
Risperidone is a powerful antipsychotic often prescribed to dementia patients who experience severe agitation or aggressive behavior.
From Science Daily
Young people who are already being prescribed the hormones will continue to get them but their clinicians will be asked to review their treatment.
From BBC
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