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Principally

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition 1: Mainly or primarily.

Example sentence 1: The company is principally focused on developing new technologies.

Example sentence 2: The book club is principally interested in reading fiction novels.

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Part of Speech: Conjunction

Definition 2: Used to introduce a reason or explanation.

Example sentence 3: I couldn't attend the event, principally because I had a prior commitment.

Example sentence 4: She decided to resign, principally as a result of the constant work pressure.

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Part of Speech: Adjective (Rarely used)

Definition 3: Of or relating to a prince; princely.

Example sentence 5: The princess enjoyed a principally life in the palace.

Example sentence 6: The nobleman wore a principally robe adorned with jewels.

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