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principally

[prin-suh-puh-lee, -sip-lee] / ˈprɪn sə pə li, -sɪp li /


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The “Roadster’s near-term significance is principally as a technology and brand showcase,” StoneX analyst Mickey Legg said in a note on Friday.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026

Greenhouse gases principally work by making it harder for heat to escape out into space.

From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026

Medicaid Fraud Control Units were principally responsible for investigating providers, while also prosecuting the abuse and neglect of patients whose care was billed to Medicaid.

From Salon ● Aug. 5, 2026

The cast is principally composed of UC Irvine students, past and present, with a few guest artists in the mix.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026

“Exactly so; that is what principally strikes me. So much superadded decision of character! Skilful has been the hand!”

From "Emma" by Jane Austen


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