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principal
in
Slammed, by Colleen Hoover
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We were discussing stage four when the principal walked into the room, pale as a ghost.†
p. 125.7 *

principal = most important; or person that is most important
Principal Bass was a pleasant man.†
p. 125.8
He was the type of principal who hung out in his office rather than the halls.†
p. 126.1
Just like plump Principal Bass, she can't look me in the eyes.†
p. 178.8
I recognize the principal, Mr. Murphy, speaking with two men I don't recognize.†
p. 272.8
I'm the principal here at Chapman Elementary.†
p. 291.1
Principal Brill.†
p. 291.1
"Ms. Cohen," Principal Brill says.†
p. 291.7
"I don't think this is funny," Principal Brill says.†
p. 291.9
My focus returns to Principal Brill.†
p. 292.1
"Principal Brill," I say calmly.†
p. 292.1
Principal Brill's mouth gapes open and she shakes her head.†
p. 292.6

Definitions:

(1) (principal)
most important; or person who is most important
The exact meaning of principal can depend upon its context. For example:
- "the principal idea" or "the principal performer" -- the most important
- "the principal of the school" -- the person in charge
- "a principal of a company" -- an owner or person with controlling authority
- "the principal in a transaction" (as contrasted to the agent) -- the person on whose behalf an agent acts
(2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)
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