principal

Example Sentences

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The portfolio generally shifts from aggressive growth toward more conservative investments to protect the principal as the distribution date nears.

From MarketWatch

Geopolitical risks are elevated across the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Asia, and Latin America, the managing principal adds.

From The Wall Street Journal

With her principal cast surrounded by Hungarian extras, Fastvold roped everyone, from the dialect coach to the first assistant director’s son to Blumberg’s sister, into the dance.

From Los Angeles Times

“The federal government shutdown that occurred in October and November resulted in delays in many of the principal source data that are used to produce estimates of GDP,” said the U.S.

From Barron's

“The federal government shutdown that occurred in October and November resulted in delays in many of the principal source data that are used to produce estimates of GDP,” said the U.S.

From Barron's