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[eth-i-kuhl] / ˈɛθ ɪ kəl /


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Judges who interpret our laws should be held to the highest ethical standards.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

He added: "Usually in these tournaments, before technical matters, ethical and human considerations must be respected -- which I think for us it was not the case."

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

“There’s just no ethical way to use this.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Expanding the sphere of consciousness means expanding our ethical horizons.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

That shouldn't factor in to an ethical decision, of course.

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green




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