principal
adjective
first or highest in rank, importance, value, etc.; chief; foremost.
principals
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pluralof principal.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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And the union representative for school principals, Nicolas Bonnet, told broadcaster franceinfo that "to get out of this crisis, we will need something more than simple consultation periods".
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
But principals have told BBC News NI that it is not straightforward for schools to cut heating costs.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
The principals settled on hosting Collins for a publicity event at Navatek’s Maine headquarters in August 2019, where she posed for pictures with Kao and a model of the company’s experimental boat.
From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026
But teachers and principals don’t need a cue from on high to experiment, and they shouldn’t have to fill out reports every time they want to try something new.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
When he walked into a room, members of the staff, including white principals of the training and secondary schools, together with the black principal of the industrial school, rose to their feet.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
