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The phrase "a foundation of principles" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the underlying beliefs or values that support a particular system, organization, or philosophy.
Example: "The organization was built on a foundation of principles that emphasized integrity, transparency, and respect for all individuals."
Alternatives: "a basis of values" or "a core set of beliefs".
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Clearly, principled innovation can't happen without a foundation of principles.
But our Constitution has endured through secession and civil rights – through world war and cold war – because it provides a foundation of principles that can be applied pragmatically; it provides a compass that can help us find our way.
If you are trying to be prudent only in your business life, however, you can narrow down your focus to building a foundation of principles that apply directly to the business world.
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This protocol and accompanying discussion provide a foundation of design principles and fabrication methods that enables development of a wide variety of microfluidic devices.
Its intention is to provide a foundation of basic principles, design methodology, and practical considerations needed to design or use optical instruments in engineering practice.
Geoffrey Moore describes the need for a "social contract" between IT and end-users, one that's built on a foundation of fundamental principles: applications must run on any device, identity can extend anywhere, and data is always accessible.
IN MY LAST TWO columns I wrote that a business should be built and managed on a foundation of solid principles.
To build a foundation of everyday principles, you might turn to religious or philosophical texts.
For some people, faith provides a solid foundation of principles and morals to abide by; for others abiding by The Golden Rule, and seeking to actively be a constructive part of civil society forms a basis of values.
If you are trying to be prudent in your everyday life, you will need to build a general foundation of principles that can be applied to all aspects of living.
This 2001 initiative launched by the Open Society Institute established a foundation of open access principles relating to research literature.
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