principal
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“This shows a bit more confidence in their business-development strategy and a change from previous deals which have all been a lot smaller,” said Naresh Chouhan, principal at Intron Health, a healthcare equity-research firm.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
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
They were beaten by both Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Antonelli, and Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff described the lap with which the Italian beat the four-time champion as "unbelievable".
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
The hard-drive maker on Tuesday entered into privately negotiated exchange agreements with certain holders of its 3% convertible senior notes due 2028, covering about $858.4 million in aggregate principal, according to a regulatory filing Wednesday.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
It’s probably a good thing that I spilled the beans beforehand, because we’re pretty quiet and respectful when the principal makes the announcement.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
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