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Recent Examples of ethic
Mateer dismissed the idea that opening his hotel to the governor’s staff presented a potential ethics problem.
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Ana Ceballos, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 May 2025
Ultimately, Burger King tried to make things right by donating some of its profits to Mental Health America and came away with a lesson on the importance of ethics when promoting a socially conscious issue.
—Nicole Dunn, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
After Libby refused, the House voted 75-70 to censure her for violating lawmakers’ ethics code.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 21 May 2025
About 100 city officials or staffers were dinged by the ethics board this year over not submitting the form on time, up from last year’s total of 72 city employees, including two aldermen: Coleman and Scott.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
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Ana Ceballos, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 May 2025
Ultimately, Burger King tried to make things right by donating some of its profits to Mental Health America and came away with a lesson on the importance of ethics when promoting a socially conscious issue.
—Nicole Dunn, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
After Libby refused, the House voted 75-70 to censure her for violating lawmakers’ ethics code.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 21 May 2025
About 100 city officials or staffers were dinged by the ethics board this year over not submitting the form on time, up from last year’s total of 72 city employees, including two aldermen: Coleman and Scott.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ethic
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Boeing has faced criticism for its safety standards in recent years but claims its turnaround is underway.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
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The storied manufacturer faced criticism for what many saw as slipping standards on its production lines in recent years.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
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The World’s Top Tequila Don Nacho Tributo Reposado Tequila is crafted by the Hernandez Gutierrez family in Jalisco’s Los Altos region, paying homage to the rich traditions of Jalisco’s Highlands.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Quintel added a silver lining: while short programs and incubators may be on pause, the mentoring tradition is alive.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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The 71-footer is the first production yacht with Volvo Penta’s IPS hybrid-electric propulsion, which aims to reduce emissions by 40 percent via four navigation modes.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
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All upgrade Roku modes will now support Bluetooth Headphone Mode for private listening, and even the entry-level Select model will join the more premium models in enjoying faster and more responsive menus.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Davis shared her love for Sacramento’s ballroom culture, which focuses on competitive performance, dancing and modeling to reflect societal norms such as gender and social classes.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2025
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Their lower rate of engagement can reflect a cultural background shaped by different societal norms around mental health, where there has traditionally been a stigma associated with seeking help.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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Despite being born in the United States’ northernmost state, Vargas filed a one-time switch with FIFA to represent Mexico, his family’s nation of heritage.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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The screenplay is written by Cruz, whose work draws deeply from her Indigenous Mixtec heritage and personal mythology.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
8 June 2025
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“Ethic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ethic. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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