principle
Example Sentences
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In May 2025, MSPs approved the general principles of the legislation by 70 votes to 56 although some said they wanted to see how it eventually shaped up before forming a final view.
From BBC
“When asked to generate images, it will refuse to produce anything illegal, as the operating principle for Grok is to obey the laws of any given country or state.”
From MarketWatch
The two sides told a judge on Monday that they had reached a "settlement in principle", according to court filings.
From BBC
From Lombardy to Galicia, the same principles apply when it comes to employing an attractive approach, with Celta Vigo's progress revolving around putting their trust in youth.
From BBC
Drawing on the work of David Carrier, a biology professor at the University of Utah, Mr. Gifford explains how the same principle helped humans become more effective predators themselves.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
