ethic
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"I have followed Auqib's progress for a long time, and what stands out about him is his work ethic and discipline."
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
His skill, work ethic and knowledge are imparted in the meeting room and on the field, edge rusher Byron Young said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2026
The comedian later said his father's work ethic greatly influenced his approach to his own career.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Three years before Kent’s parents, Sherry and Alan, bought their eldest boy the Toyota truck, they saw his work ethic and drive in 1982 while Jeff tried to earn money for his Walkman.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
They would work together under siege, enemies bound by treaties, and a professional ethic.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
And he maintained that media lawyers were "less and less... looking at the consequences and editorial or ethics judgements".
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
The Clarity Act has stalled, driven in part by disagreements over ethics language that would prohibit government officials from profiting off digital assets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
“Their ignorance that this even happens raises questions about the ethics of the insurance companies they hire to manage their benefits,” Cuban told MarketWatch in an email.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
“Under his tenure, the commission staff has worked rigorously to enforce the toughest local ethics laws in the nation, including a gift ban and restrictions on lobbyists.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
Science magazine called it “the hottest public debate on medical ethics since the Nuremberg trials,” and said, “The situation at present appears rather perilous for everyone.”
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
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