in principle

phrase

: with respect to fundamentals
They accepted the offer in principle.

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Such a thing had been feasible in principle for almost two decades. — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 25 July 2026 The project, agreed in principle with the Fujairah Ports Authority under a 50-year concession, includes a container and multi-purpose terminal and a general-cargo terminal. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 23 July 2026 The new tool does it in minutes—which means, in principle, every drug can be approved two months sooner. — Avik Roy, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 Newcastle United had reached an agreement in principle with Freiburg to sign Manzambi, though the midfielder had yet to decide on his preferred destination, allowing Villa to step up their interest. — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in principle

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“In principle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20principle. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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