ethic
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Edwards said it was the best she had seen Capsey play, and praised her work ethic over the winter.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Even if you have a hard time getting through Mr. King’s tombstone-thick books, you might come away with admiration for his work ethic.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
“Talking about ambition and work ethic are great indicators,” Boneparth said.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
She said there was previous evidence of a "strong work ethic" and of him being a "family man".
From BBC • May 14, 2026
They were raised on an ethic that extolled the power of the individual to shape his or her life, and then forced into a world where they were treated like cogs in a vast machine.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
Vocabulary lists containing ethic
The Suffix -ic, Part 1
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