principles

Example Sentences

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Three years later, Pulte seems to have rejected fully some of his grandfather’s principles.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Traditional equitable principles don’t require such a showing, Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote for the Court.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

California state law defines a “law enforcement gang” as a group of officers “who engage in a pattern of on-duty behavior that intentionally violates the law or fundamental principles of professional policing.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

She told Radio 5 Live: "In my personal opinion, they breached every aspect of the basic principles of policing."

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

These fairs often contained “Mendel booths,” where the principles of genetics and the laws of inheritance were demonstrated using puppets.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee