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principal

[prin-suh-puhl] / ˈprɪn sə pəl /




NOUN
original amount of property either owned or owed
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According to Dr. Ketan Patel, Principal Scientist at CSMCRI, this capability could create new opportunities for more sustainable manufacturing processes.

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

Principal shareholder Dermot Desmond echoed Wilson's sentiments by saying O'Neill will be "supported fully" during the close season.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

That would be a mistake, according to Christian Floro, market strategist at Principal Asset Management.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Principal Marie Svensson, who changes lightbulbs herself, said she saves money on maintenance and administration to invest in more teachers, art exhibitions and equipment like film cameras.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Principal Butler bent down and rolled a baseball toward her.

From "Hopping Mad (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #4)" by Franklin W. Dixon




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