principles
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Einstein famously stated that "The second law of thermodynamics occupies a unique position among the laws of Nature," reflecting his view that it was one of the most secure and fundamental principles in physics.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 21, 2026
We demonstrated that a team built on good people — supportive people, people who hold values and principles that prioritize the common good over individual interests.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
Argentina faced charges related to "offensive behaviour and violations of the principles of fair play" and "misconduct of players and officials" following the 2022 World Cup final.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
These principles obliged Bundists to cling, defiantly and then desperately, to limited peoplehood as a minority among hostile neighbors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Anyone who favored a strong executive was vulnerable to the charge of being a quasi-monarchist, and therefore a traitor to the republican principles of the American Revolution.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
