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principal

[prin-suh-puhl] / ˈprɪn sə pəl /




NOUN
original amount of property either owned or owed
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The push for a vote appears to have been driven not by principal but rather a threat to the club’s standing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

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

Prof Andy Schofield, the principal and vice chancellor at the university, said Commemoration Day would allow the university to "reflect on our remarkable history".

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Or maybe he’s wondering why he became a middle school principal in the first place.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell




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