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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 Which of these philosophies the Social Security Administration adheres to for the remainder of Trump’s time in office will depend in part on which is embraced by Frank Bisignano, Trump’s nominee to become the permanent agency commissioner, who will replace Dudek once confirmed by the Senate. Eli Hager, ProPublica, 22 Feb. 2025 Citizens will now suffer financially and in quality of life for a governing philosophy that derailed California and was abandoned by our neighboring states who now have budget surpluses. Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 20 Feb. 2025 Seattle hasn’t selected a guard in the first round since general manager John Schneider took over in 2010, but considering the team’s struggles up front over the last decade, a pivot from that philosophy might be warranted. Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025 But one thing that Adams can bank on being a part of the offensive philosophy is already set in place. Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for philosophy

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“Philosophy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philosophy. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.

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