tenets

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For nearly sixty years, the tenets of the treaty have been respected by all nations.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

Objectivity and neutrality are key tenets of analysts’ work, says Brent Taylor, an adviser with consulting firm J.S.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

He believes she and other leaders have sacrificed some key tenets of Chavismo in order to save it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2026

A new ranking system aims to better capture excellence in key tenets of a college education.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 22, 2025

One of the tenets of our instruction here at Miss Preston's is to attain enrichment beyond the schoolhouse walls, an endeavor that often takes us into nearby Baltimore.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland