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Recent Examples of ethic
As the disease of tyranny progresses, citizens may eventually lose the habits of democracy — the art of persuasion and compromise, interpersonal trust, an intolerance for corruption, the spirit of freedom, the ethic of moderation.
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David Brooks, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
The ethic in some nations may be that might makes right, but not in the United States.
—Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 9 Jan. 2026
Over the centuries, other business and policy leaders advanced the ethic.
—Valerie L. Myers, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2026
What had happened to this ethic?
—Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 20 Aug. 2025
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David Brooks, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
The ethic in some nations may be that might makes right, but not in the United States.
—Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 9 Jan. 2026
Over the centuries, other business and policy leaders advanced the ethic.
—Valerie L. Myers, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2026
What had happened to this ethic?
—Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ethic
Noun
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Can software alone meet safety standards once defined by mechanical systems?—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Downey Fire Department rescue vehicle that responded was not equipped with a Tremco anti-theft locking device required under state law and applicable Fire Department standards, the family’s attorneys argue.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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And now, a new Times analysis of the highest home values in California shows Newport Beach perched at the top.—
Terry Castleman,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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People have preferences, values and commitments regarding real-world outcomes, but AI systems intrinsically do not.—
Jon R. Lindsay,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Yulia Denisyuk is an award-winning travel photographer and writer with a special interest in stories about artisan crafts and ancient traditions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
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There was the tradition of organizing magazine stacks and greeting his regulars, but also the memorable days, like hosting Playboy signings with the cover Bunny and watching a line of UCLA boys form around the corner.—
Jason LeCras,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But the aggressive mode of politics practiced by Wambsganss and her cohort eventually alienated many of their fellow-conservatives.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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Ensure sober drivers or alternative modes of transportation are set up in advance for guests who are planning to drink alcoholic beverages.—
Andrew Adeolu,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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However, Summers warns that there is no reason to expect the Cuban population to possess the cultural norms and attitudes to make a smooth transition to a more open, free-market economy.—
John Scott Lewinski,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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While the office sector is slowly recovering, deal volume is furthest from its pre-Covid norms.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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What will replace Chiang and Chinese heritage in defining the island?—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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With a fleet of 11 classic, mid-sized ships that traverse the globe, this cruise line builds upon its 150 years of maritime heritage with award-winning service, exceptional dining, and loads of activities and enrichment programs that enhance its more than 500 annual sailings.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Ethic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ethic. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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