principal
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Kieren Jessop, principal analyst at Omdia, notes that a normal prelaunch “stockout” usually shows reduced availability across all configurations, not just high-memory ones—more support for the likelihood of unanticipated interest.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
“Whether that marks the start of a rebalancing, or early anticipation of de-escalation, will be the key question for the sector in the weeks ahead,” said Kenneth Lamont, a principal at Morningstar.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
While the cost of renewables plays a part, the principal driver for this is, ironically, gas itself.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
John Keller was principal deputy chief of the Public Integrity Section from 2020 to 2025 and was acting chief when he resigned in early 2025.
From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026
“Looks like Bert should be a teacher, too,” the principal told Mrs. Brisbane.
From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney
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Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka (1954)
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