tenets
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Warren Buffett told the Journal in 2000 that Howie would one day succeed him as chairman because of his business acumen and desire to maintain the core tenets of Berkshire’s distinct culture.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
“It’s such a complex, yet entertaining novel. We learned a lot about the tenets of Islam as woven into the story,” Ellyn Moscowitz shares about their book club pick.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
It added that her actions "were a serious departure from the standards expected from a registered nurse" while she "breached fundamental tenets of the profession".
From BBC ● Apr. 27, 2026
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
With the encouragement of his brothers, he began studying the tenets of the Nation of Islam.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
