principal

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"He has broken quite a lot of glass, and these things have repercussions in our microcosm," Mercedes team principal Wolff told the Press Association.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Actor James Tolkan, known for his role as the Hill Valley High principal in “Back to the Future” and the no-nonsense commanding officer in “Top Gun” has died.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

If properly managed and funded, after five years, “all of the principal will be deemed an unavailable asset if you apply for Medicaid.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

“We may not be at the end of this situation, but we could be at the beginning of the end,” said Mona Mahajan, principal, head of investment strategy and asset allocation at Edward Jones.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

“Okay, everybody, let’s get right to it. You all heard the principal, so you know what this is about. Our unit on tolerance education starts today.”

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman