as in ideology
the basic beliefs or guiding principles of a person or group our philosophy is to do no harm to anyone

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Recent Examples of philosophy On stage, Enjoy Record Co.’s CEO Eric Chen and Inventec Corporation’s senior VP Chaucer Chiu discussed the opportunities and philosophies behind this synthetic starlet. Faye Bradley, Variety, 4 July 2025 Tell them about the restaurants, especially up-and-coming restaurants like Virtue or the Soul Food Lounge on the South and West sides, the murals in Pilsen, the philosophy of deep-dish versus tavern-cut, or your favorite skyline view. Glenn Eden, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025 There are doubtless many more in California who support the party, or at least its policies and broad philosophy, but choose not to formally affiliate with the GOP. Mark Barabak, Mercury News, 3 July 2025 But that philosophy is being challenged with the discussion of school vouchers and the new wide-open transfer rules in the NCAA. Keith Sharon, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for philosophy
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  • The party had not sought to distinguish itself from the Conservatives on the basis of ideology: both agreed on the necessity to rein in state spending, the primacy of the special relationship with Washington, and the need to cut migration.
    Oliver Eagleton, Time, 5 July 2025
  • The gubernatorial race emerged as a battle about Trump, but also between clashing ideologies.
    David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2025
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  • The doctrine was upended for a time in the U.S. by the Supreme Court's notorious Dred Scott ruling.
    Bill Chappell, NPR, 27 June 2025
  • The judge concluded that Meta’s use was protected under the doctrine of fair use.
    Aron Solomon June 27, Literary Hub, 27 June 2025

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“Philosophy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://x0upouf933.proxynodejs.usequeue.com/thesaurus/philosophy. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

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