principle

Example Sentences

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There are first principles on what makes a career: It’s something you enjoy, that you’re good at and that’s useful to someone else.

From The Wall Street Journal

In principle, distributing risk across diverse investors with different horizons and risk appetites enhances financial stability.

From MarketWatch

In January 2026, they approved the principles of draft legislation which would enable qualifying adults with a terminal illness to end their life with the help of a medical professional.

From BBC

However, the principles above apply only when VAR is deciding to send the referee to the monitor.

From BBC

The economics points to three principles, none of which involves naval blockades.

From The Wall Street Journal