tenets

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Smith responded by pledging himself to American ideals and claimed that they didn’t conflict with the tenets of his church.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

For nearly sixty years, the tenets of the treaty have been respected by all nations.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

The creative team decided early on that a wedding ceremony would perfectly encapsulate “love, joy, connection and family,” that spans across all communities — the exact tenets that the performance centered on, Cuddeford said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

Objectivity and neutrality are key tenets of analysts’ work, says Brent Taylor, an adviser with consulting firm J.S.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

I feel a smile maneuvering its way around my face that I resist as per the tenets of the boycott.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson