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principal

[prin-suh-puhl] / ˈprɪn sə pəl /




NOUN
original amount of property either owned or owed
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Prof Christopher McCrudden, a human rights expert at Queens University, has emphasised that the government did not succeed in its principal aim.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

In the run-up to her departure, the petite principal dancer has been performing as if she still had any number of years left in her onstage career.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Sardina said her son was pulled out of class to speak to his school principal about the photo.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Ryan Tomash, promoted to principal dancer this year, took on several roles for the first time, and distinguished himself with his vivid presence and his eager energy as both dancer and partner.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

So in early January of 1957, I drove the girls to school and took them to the office of the principal, Mr. Hines.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson




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