principal
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We tested our model, using techniques such as factor analysis and principal component analysis, to ensure that all of the pieces fit together from a statistical standpoint.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Hamilton paid tribute to Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur, who was critical in signing the Briton for Ferrari early in 2024, for his backing.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
"Russia has been and will remain our strategic partner and principal economic partner," he said.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
These days, a whopping 95% of outfits confirm that food service is a strategic priority for business, according to Donna Crecca, a senior principal at the market research firm Technomic.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
“Our principal thinks we don’t need a janitor,” said Grace.
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
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Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka (1954)
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