- plural of principle.
principles
Example Sentences
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Those who stand up for their ideals and principles without compromise, and seek to communicate them clearly, certainly won’t win every election, and they may well suffer for their convictions.
From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026
"These reflections offer a rare insight into how Gandhi lived the principles he advocated publicly, making this an especially valuable record of his thought and practice," Vazirani said in a statement.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
North Korea was "sticking to general principles as if completely unaware of" Trump's comments, he told AFP.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
Quantum computing uses the principles of quantum physics to solve problems far beyond the capabilities of today’s best supercomputers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Our starting point in Chapter 5 is the invention of perspective painting, which involved the application of geometrical principles to pictorial representation.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
