principal
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Sun, the project's principal investigator, said the concept was inspired by cephalopods such as octopuses, which can rapidly alter the look and texture of their skin.
From Science Daily
The new California Post Alliance is advocating for an incentive that would cover post-production jobs in-state, even if principal photography films elsewhere or the project did not otherwise qualify for the state’s production incentive.
From Los Angeles Times
Aside from paying off interest and principal, additional funds from a $875-million fundraising campaign will go toward public art, collection moving costs, office renovations and general landscaping.
From Los Angeles Times
On March 31, 2010, Mr. Mandelson’s principal secretary sent him a note summarizing a conversation between Mr. Summers and Darling, the chancellor of the Exchequer.
“The confirmation of additional purchases is certainly welcome news to traders,” said Brady Huck, principal broker with EmpowerAg Trading.
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