as in virtues
a quality that gives something special worth
the cardinal virtue of wool is that it retains its insulating properties even when wet
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Noun
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In her writings and website biographies, Morganroth extolled the virtues of freedom of speech, of seeking the truth no matter the roadblocks and of adhering to strong ethical values.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 2026 -
These songs may remind you of the comfortable virtues of another country craftsman, his mentor, Luke Combs.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Apr. 2026
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Gibbs added that collectors did not draw sharp distinctions between prints and drawings.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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In looking at the district’s ninth grade English curriculum, Howard explained at the meeting some of the distinctions between the standard and honors courses.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Those that can’t will be bypassed—regardless of other advantages.—
Pandu Sjahrir,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Changes to electoral rules, increasing executive branch control over the judiciary, media dominance and the use of state resources give the ruling party structural advantages.—
Nick Spicer,
NPR,
10 Apr. 2026
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February 19 – March 20 Gentle values guide today’s choices.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
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But, as land values rise, selling to developers becomes increasingly attractive for landowners, putting land at risk.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Apr. 2026
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But Wednesday is as far as any impeachment resolutions will likely go because lawmakers did not agree on even the parameters to set them in motion; the resolution on Wednesday did not discuss the merits of the allegations.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The exes are also ordered to appear remotely at a court hearing April 30 to review the merits of Mortensen’s protective order against Paul.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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