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principle

[prin-suh-puhl] / ˈprɪn sə pəl /


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Nobody knows what the operative principle is here.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

This result directly contradicts the Wiedemann-Franz law, a well-established principle that states heat and electrical conduction in metals should be proportional.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

But the principle — lay the groundwork, then count on timing and good fortune — could apply here.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Robertson was a target for Tottenham during the January transfer window, with a deal agreed in principle between the clubs.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

But even that landmark precedent, so crucial in establishing the republican principle of rotation in office, paled in comparison to an even more elemental political and psychological realization.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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