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Recent Examples of ethic
In an era when religious and moral differences often feel like threats to identity, cultivating an individual ethic of pluralism may be one of the most critical civic tasks before us.
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Eranda Jayawickreme, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
Hoover’s Cooking has always preached an egalitarian ethic.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
The quiet ethic often called Minnesota Nice is outshining the intimidation meant to silence dissent.
—Valeng Cha, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
Malone describes moving to Denver 50-plus years ago with his wife, Leslie, and falling in love with the beauty of the Rockies, the cowboy culture, the clean air, and the ethic of freedom dominant in the West at the time.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
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Eranda Jayawickreme, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
Hoover’s Cooking has always preached an egalitarian ethic.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
The quiet ethic often called Minnesota Nice is outshining the intimidation meant to silence dissent.
—Valeng Cha, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
Malone describes moving to Denver 50-plus years ago with his wife, Leslie, and falling in love with the beauty of the Rockies, the cowboy culture, the clean air, and the ethic of freedom dominant in the West at the time.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ethic
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The college has also launched a broader review of its collections and handling of human remains, including new ethical standards for acquisition and repatriation, The Phoenix reported.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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All signatures are legally binding and compliant with eIDAS and ESIGN standards.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
11 May 2026
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Assayas takes a cynical and clichéd view regarding temptation and corruption, worldly rewards of security and pleasure, even ego and pride, while having nothing to say about the transformations envisioned or the values embodied in the exercise of political authority.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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And for vegans, undeclared dairy or eggs can affect health or ethical values.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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My expertise, for example, is in the African American sonnet tradition.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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This bill is overbroad, administratively unreliable, and inconsistent with Connecticut’s civil-liberties traditions.—
James R Mason,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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In other playoff action yesterday, the Thunder are verging on a back-to-back sweep of their own as the Lakers hit panic mode.—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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There’s a switch on the keyboard for selecting the connection method and, in Bluetooth mode, the keyboard can be paired with three separate devices.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Another 10-game winning streak was in the books Friday after a 7-1 win over the Texas Rangers before 32,394 at Globe Life Field, the second such run of the season for a Cubs team that continues to defy baseball norms.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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These all became media norms, but Gawker took the lead.—
Frank DiGiacomo,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
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As a proud member of the La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians and a person of Hispanic heritage, my roots reflect the diversity of our district.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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From contemporary lifestyle silhouettes to heritage pieces reimagined for today, the assortment reflects the sports brand’s relevance across markets.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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“Ethic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ethic. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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