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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 Analysts’ data shows that fields related to cancer and medicine are particularly hard hit, while areas like philosophy and art are less affected. Guillaume Cabanac, The Conversation, 29 Jan. 2025 César Murillo The executive chef at North Pond blends his Mexican heritage, Texas upbringing and farm-to-table philosophy at the Chicago restaurant. Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025 This version, which incorporates butter and milk into the rice cake skin, is particularly soft in texture and gentle in taste—all very much in keeping with 99’s feather-light cooking philosophy. Ingu Chen, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2025 My own collection began modestly but has grown to over 80 pieces, each a reflection of this philosophy. Magnus Resch, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 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 9 Feb. 2025.

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