principal
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Sardina said her son was pulled out of class to speak to his school principal about the photo.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
In the run-up to her departure, the petite principal dancer has been performing as if she still had any number of years left in her onstage career.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
This inflation builds on the already elevated prices from the past five years, similar to how compound interest builds on principal.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
White House principal deputy press secretary Anna Kelly said discussions will touch on the proposed U.S.-China board of trade and the U.S.-China board of investment.
From Barron's • May 10, 2026
The principal gleefully escorted them to the door as Olivia followed Mother to his car.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka (1954)
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