principal ideal
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of principal ideal
First recorded in 1935–40
Example Sentences
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“Once every three days the case number will double,” said Albert Au, principal medical and health officer of the city’s Centre for Health Protection during a daily virus briefing.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 28, 2022
“We feel quite reassured,” says the preprint’s first author Nicole Wolter, principal medical scientist at NICD’s Centre for Respiratory Diseases and Meningitis.
From Science Magazine • Feb. 23, 2022
As early as 1976, the prison's principal medical officer had spotted the problem.
From BBC • Jun. 26, 2019
Dr Stroud will act as the principal medical adviser to the expedition.
From BBC • Oct. 17, 2012
The amounts received for the sick and wounded have been handed over to the principal medical officer, lines of communication, and the other gifts to the officers commanding concerned: From whom received.
From With the Naval Brigade in Natal (1899-1900) Journal of Active Service by Burne, C. R. N. (Charles Richard Newdigate)
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