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principal

[prin-suh-puhl] / ˈprɪn sə pəl /




NOUN
original amount of property either owned or owed
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Letters of support include one from the family of James B. Taylor, Locke’s first principal when the school opened in 1967.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

“This shows a bit more confidence in their business-development strategy and a change from previous deals which have all been a lot smaller,” said Naresh Chouhan, principal at Intron Health, a healthcare equity-research firm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Recent reports, external suggest Keane, 45, has had talks with the Scottish champions' principal shareholder Dermot Desmond.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Completing repayment of the 2027 notes means no further principal payments will be required until March 2028.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

“Take a seat, Chase. Our principal, Dr. Krupp, will talk to you after she gets off the phone.”

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith




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