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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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About Student of the Week High school students are nominated for Student of the Week by principals, teachers, youth organizations and others who work with teens.
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Madison Lammert, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
According to Newsweek’s website, after criminal charges were brought against one of IBT Media’s principals, CEO Dev Pragad bought a 50% percent stake in Newsweek (and the company’s other principal, Johnathan Davis, retained his half of the company and became a silent partner).
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 Sep. 2024
After the gunshots were heard, many fans moved under the stands while players were escorted to the locker room for their safety, according to the two schools' principals in a joint email to parents Sunday evening.
—Rachel Smith, The Courier-Journal, 30 Sep. 2024
High school principals, teachers, guidance counselors and district officials are invited to nominate students each week based on outstanding achievement or community service.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 30 Sep. 2024
Madison Lammert, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
According to Newsweek’s website, after criminal charges were brought against one of IBT Media’s principals, CEO Dev Pragad bought a 50% percent stake in Newsweek (and the company’s other principal, Johnathan Davis, retained his half of the company and became a silent partner).
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 Sep. 2024
After the gunshots were heard, many fans moved under the stands while players were escorted to the locker room for their safety, according to the two schools' principals in a joint email to parents Sunday evening.
—Rachel Smith, The Courier-Journal, 30 Sep. 2024
High school principals, teachers, guidance counselors and district officials are invited to nominate students each week based on outstanding achievement or community service.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Principals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/principals. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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