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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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Among other changes, the law requires health officials to inspect the Aurora facility at least every three months to ensure the detention center abides by safety standards related to food and water quality, confinement conditions and medical services.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
9 June 2026
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The legislation clarifies the definition of data centers and allows the state Department of Environmental Quality to set the standards for data centers’ water usage, NC Newsline reported.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated June 8,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
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To succeed, Democrats must now demonstrate that, despite the costs, America’s security at home depends on its influence abroad; shaping foreign policy around traditional values benefits Americans; and respecting alliances is a source of strength.—
Missy Ryan,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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Heat index values could approach 100 to 105 degrees, just shy of the weather service’s heat advisory criteria.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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In the Arabic tradition, seven poems—sometimes ten, depending on the account—have marked time in this way.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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In societies with robust musical traditions, negative reactions — booing, whistling, calling for punishment — may be expressed.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
8 June 2026
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Emanuel is not the first presidential candidate to take a different mode of transport around New Hampshire, with University of New Hampshire politics professor Dante Scala remembering how Republican presidential candidate Lamar Alexander hiked around the Granite State in 1996.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
13 June 2026
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There’s a 7-inch TFT color display with three layouts, night mode, and Apple CarPlay as standard.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 13,
New Atlas,
13 June 2026
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Similarly, Norbert Elias, described civilization as the long-term development of norms, behavioral rules, and institutional constraints that regulate conduct.—
Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Disruption has quickly become the new norm, with macro-scale events happening consecutively and concurrently rather than sporadically, requiring heightened risk management.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
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Havaianas, with their authentic heritage and unfussy design, are an easy way to get the look—and at a great price to boot.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
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Founded by Patricia Bonaldi in Uberlândia, a city in Brazil known for its embroidery heritage, the brand has spent years building a loyal following through craftsmanship, colour and an unmistakably confident view of femininity.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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“Ethic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ethic. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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