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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 In the two decades since, the furniture manufacturing and shipping industries have pushed this philosophy to become the norm, and consumers’ expectations for prices have gotten lower as our tolerance of crap has gotten higher. Bridget Read, Curbed, 1 Nov. 2024 The Phoebe Trouser $118 at Everlane The Brits definitely don’t subscribe to my hometown’s athleisure-for-all-occasions philosophy. Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2024 Consider exploring new philosophies, signing up for a course or setting plans to visit destinations that inspire you. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024 The author identifies four credibility attributes that Davis incorporates into his leadership philosophy: Integrity, Intention, Capability, and Results. William Mullane, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024 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 21 Nov. 2024.

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