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principal

[prin-suh-puhl] / ˈprɪn sə pəl /




NOUN
original amount of property either owned or owed
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"Biofertilisers are eco-friendly and cost-effective supplements of chemical fertilisers," said Brijesh Mishra, principal scientist at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

The same month he took over as acting head, Blanche announced McCotter as principal associate deputy attorney general.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

Mike Madowitz, principal economist at the Roosevelt Institute, made a similar claim in an emailed statement.

From Slate • Jun. 15, 2026

Few people know Hamilton better than Toto Wolff, the Mercedes team principal with whom Hamilton won six of his seven titles, during which time they became friends.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

“Guess what I got my kids for Christmas?” the principal asked.

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney




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