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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That’s a shame because one of the biggest virtues of Zoox’s symmetrical 4-wheel-steering design is superior ability to do general PuDo.—
Brad Templeton,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025 -
To be part of a society that made Lizzo one of the biggest recording stars of the early 2020s was a small indicator that progressive values and virtues had survived the (first) Trump presidency.—
Allison P. Davis,
Vulture,
8 Sep. 2025
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This article does not go into detail on the distinctions.—
Vipin Bharathan,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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In death, those distinctions have vanished.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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In addition to testing the munition's capabilities, the mission also validated the aircraft's enduring advantages, including its stealth, range, and payload flexibility, while reinforcing its evolving role in maritime strike.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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That said, robotic guide dogs offer other advantages.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
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Encouraging young adults to explore interests, values and long-term aspirations facilitates intrinsic motivation.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Both require a balance of commitment and flexibility, patience and action, values and adaptability.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Supreme Court emphasized that its September 10 denial of South Carolina's application was not a ruling on the merits of John Doe's claims but was based solely on the standards for emergency relief.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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The 6-3, unsigned order said the request, brought forward as an emergency petition by the state, was not denied on the merits, but rather due to the standards the justices consider when deciding whether to grant a stay.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Cardinal virtues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cardinal%20virtues. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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