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principled

[prin-suh-puhld] / ˈprɪn sə pəld /


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Law students educated in this way will be grounded in ethical and principled reasoning and adept at navigating an era when AI tools stand to shape changes in the practice of their profession.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026

They're very principled in the way they play, probably the most principled team in the Premier League in the way that they build from the back.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026

His Derek Strange detective novels, including the just-published “The Blue Flame,” also features a highly principled protagonist driven by values Chandler would recognize.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

Or is it what we call avoidance when we want avoidance to sound principled?

From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026

It seemed only natural to him that such a place would have formed his principled fiancée, who always strove for perfection, and he gladly followed her back to Shaker Heights after graduation.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng




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