1
as in principles
a statement or body of statements concerning faith or morals proclaimed by a church
the Catholic Church's doctrine on the Eucharist
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as in philosophies
the basic beliefs or guiding principles of a person or group
the doctrine of quantum physicists
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Entrepreneurs, business leaders, and those seeking to refine their leadership philosophies will find Invaluably Different a poignant guide to cultivating an adaptive, forward-thinking mindset.—
Forbes Press Releases,
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Guy Spier manages the $450 million Aquamarine Fund, which is based on Warren Buffett’s value investment philosophies.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
17 Mar. 2025
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As the investigation continues, community leaders and activists call for a more nuanced discussion regarding corporate involvement in political ideologies, emphasizing responsible leadership in the business world.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2025
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While Sharaa, formerly known as Abu Mohammed al-Golani, has eschewed his past adherence to jihadi ideologies, skeptics have questioned his new administration's goals as elections were delayed by years and sectarian violence resurfaced.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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This season paid homage to the local culture of Thailand, and examined the role that wealthy Western patrons play in the commercialization of Buddhism and other Eastern spiritual beliefs.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Let go of the beliefs that aren’t serving you to make way for those that will.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Doctrines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doctrines. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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