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principal

[prin-suh-puhl] / ˈprɪn sə pəl /




NOUN
original amount of property either owned or owed
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Finally, the series rests on the shoulders of the three principal players, who are just a pleasure to watch; the camera obliges by moving in close.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 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

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

Vallejo, principal listing agent at Redfin, told the BBC the impact of the war could worsen if higher energy prices spark a wider economic slowdown.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

A few days later, they found the equipment-room key in some teacher’s washing machine, and Mom told the principal and the noon aide they had to write me an apology.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko




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