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ethic

[eth-ik] / ˈɛθ ɪk /


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Chicago gave credit to Parazaider for conceiving of the band’s distinct instrumentation, and the work ethic that made them stars.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 17, 2026

For decades, she’s cultivated an image built around relentless work ethic, optimism and early mornings spent turning ideas into reality.

From Salon Jun. 15, 2026

But we’ve never replaced that ethic of restraint, that lost limit on shares.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

Hockney's appearance may have been flamboyant but his work ethic was Protestant.

From BBC Jun. 12, 2026

Helm was a humble man who brought to Bush Hill three enduring qualities—an established work ethic, an endless supply of kindness, and an indomitable spiritual courage.

From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy

A little background on ethics: Not all money managers are fiduciaries — professionals who have to act in their client’s best interest under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.

From MarketWatch Jul. 14, 2026

The referee who issued the red card to U.S. striker Folarin Balogun ought to have his ethics questioned.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

According to the accompanying letter, state ethics rules prohibit employees from accepting gifts of value from individuals who had been subjects of investigations.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 7, 2026

The body said it had found Kramnik "responsible for multiple violations" of its ethics and disciplinary code after the Russian accused other players of cheating.

From BBC Jul. 4, 2026

Would it be contrary to medical ethics in the HeLa cell’s coming-of-age year to authenticate the name and let He .

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot




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