basic principle
Example Sentences
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The basic principle that all citizens deserve equal access to services and experiences is a matter of safety and human dignity that warrants regulatory protection.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026
Evolutionary biology explains this contrast through a basic principle: energy is limited, and species must divide it between reproduction and maintaining their bodies.
From Science Daily • Jan. 16, 2026
The church's minister, Rev Dave McCarthy, said the basic principle of humanity could co-exist with concerns in the community.
From BBC • Sep. 10, 2025
With RCV, the basic principle is easy: Rank your favorites.
From Salon • Jun. 21, 2025
“The basic principle of physical science is this: two bodies cannot occupy the same space at the same time. Do you understand that?”
From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt
