Sentence examples for in the name of this principle from inspiring English sources

It was in the name of this principle that he, Ignatius, was now about to shed his blood.

Once again, candidates (and voters) were willing to sacrifice winnable seats in the name of the principles.

Asked whether a president could "actually give up some of this power in the name of constitutional principle," Mrs. Clinton answered, "Absolutely".

Call it glory in the name of mindless principle.

In court, Koh has challenged both republican and democratic administrations in the name of constitutional principle and the rule of law.

They are willing to inflict serious damage to dairy and other industries in the name of principle.

If necessary, this minority is willing to inflict serious damage on the economy in the name of "principle".

In the name of general principles such as tradition, order, authority and moderation, they seek to preserve particular relations of power.

We always act in the name of principles, not in our own interests.

In fact, Mr. McCain's squabbles with his fellow conservatives have almost always been in the name of fundamental conservative principles.

"In the name of such a rule, the most elementary principles of caution don't count for much".