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the person who has the most important role in a play, movie, or TV show
my cousin is one of the principals in a new sitcom this fall
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Recent Examples of principals
The matter simmered until February 24, 1976, when the board, after one of its regular meetings, asked Irving Carroll and Ernest Valenze, the principals of Island Trees’ two high schools, to remove the books from the library shelves.
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Literary Hub,
25 June 2026
The district has already taken steps this year to try and lessen the deficit, including cutting its teaching staff and some assistant principals.
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Kate Perez,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
As of mid-May, CPS had delivered more than 600 proposals to principals on how to handle the shortfall, and early reporting at the time indicated that the district seemed to be preparing to cut some positions.
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Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
That pipeline dried up after Brexit ended the free movement of labor, one of the bloc’s founding principals.
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Danica Kirka,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
The agency problem is built on the assumption that principals needed protecting from agents.
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Mary Johnstone-Louis,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
In 2023, a Gallup Poll cited in an analysis of the California legislation found that 77% of principals nationwide reported taking recess away as punishment.
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Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Other recommendations made by TASB incldude a $5,000 increase for campus principals and market adjustments totaling $47,324 for campus technicians on the technology pay grade.
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Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
Besides direct access to local crews and equipment, the Black Harbour principals aim to leverage tax credits for savings as budgets and episode orders shrink and small- to medium-sized projects chase affordability for their producers in a tough global market.
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Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
Literary Hub,
25 June 2026
The district has already taken steps this year to try and lessen the deficit, including cutting its teaching staff and some assistant principals.
—
Kate Perez,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
As of mid-May, CPS had delivered more than 600 proposals to principals on how to handle the shortfall, and early reporting at the time indicated that the district seemed to be preparing to cut some positions.
—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
That pipeline dried up after Brexit ended the free movement of labor, one of the bloc’s founding principals.
—
Danica Kirka,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
The agency problem is built on the assumption that principals needed protecting from agents.
—
Mary Johnstone-Louis,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
In 2023, a Gallup Poll cited in an analysis of the California legislation found that 77% of principals nationwide reported taking recess away as punishment.
—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Other recommendations made by TASB incldude a $5,000 increase for campus principals and market adjustments totaling $47,324 for campus technicians on the technology pay grade.
—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
Besides direct access to local crews and equipment, the Black Harbour principals aim to leverage tax credits for savings as budgets and episode orders shrink and small- to medium-sized projects chase affordability for their producers in a tough global market.
—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for principals
stars
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Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Alba, and more stars are stepping out in breezy sandals that maximize airflow without sacrificing style.
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The two music stars have publicly supported each other's projects over the years.
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