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tenet

[ten-it, tee-nit] / ˈtɛn ɪt, ˈti nɪt /


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By embracing the basic tenets below, you’ll make yourself a pleasure to serve—which is, I promise you, the surest route to a superior dining experience.

From The Wall Street Journal

"The right to protest is a core Australian value and a fundamental tenet of a democratic society," he said.

From BBC

Beijing is bent on keeping the momentum going as it grapples with the U.S. for tech dominance, making autonomy in strategic sectors a core tenet of its five-year plan for the economy.

From The Wall Street Journal

To achieve self-sufficiency, China has made advanced robotics a key tenet of its national strategy for technological and economic development.

From Los Angeles Times

One of the tenets of 12-step programs is that by being of service to other people, you are also helping yourself, in part by putting your own life in perspective.

From MarketWatch