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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 Twenty-six year ago, The Matrix pushed the boundaries of cinema with its bullet time sequences, as well as its melding of philosophy, martial arts and technology. Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2025 With dueling political philosophies, labor conflicts and budget issues on the horizon, the county will begin the transition Tuesday, though a full switch is likely at least six months away. A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025 The goal of this philosophy is to get a hitter to swing and miss and strike out that way. Lindsey Adler, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2025 The philosophy boils down to a simple goal: avoiding aging. Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 21 Mar. 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 16 Apr. 2025.

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