doctrine
Example Sentences
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It rests with the motivations and decisions of executives, investors and shareholders who continue to subscribe to a doctrine of short-term profits and revenue at the expense of our health and well-being.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
Versace’s rock star rendering of the Virgin Mary offered people a new way of seeing her – one open to interpretation outside of doctrine.
From Salon • May 17, 2026
The insurers had alleged that they were shielded from antitrust liability under both California and federal law due to a certain legal doctrine.
From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026
Cold War military doctrine restrained the U.S. from taking advantage of its military superiority.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
Earlier decisions had chipped away at the “separate but equal” doctrine, yet Jim Crow had managed to adapt to the changing legal environment, and most Southerners had remained confident that the institution would survive.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
Vocabulary lists containing doctrine
"Everyday Use" by Alice Walker
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Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka (1954)
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Twelve Days in May
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