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ethic

[eth-ik] / ˈɛθ ɪk /


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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

“I believe he is one of, if not, the best in America. covering the NFL. And his work ethic and his principles, I can’t say enough about it.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

The winger's energy and pace gave England a threat and his relentless work ethic won them a vital penalty.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

Mittelstand businesses, which long prided themselves on a die-hard free-trade ethic, have recently started requesting government protection from state-backed Chinese firms.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 4, 2026

In fact, compared with Wal-Mart’s unctuous service ethic, Todd’s emphasis on the bottom line is positively refreshing.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich

Seven of the 10 commissioners who served since 2016 accepted tickets worth more than $260,000, according to a ProPublica analysis of ethics disclosures.

From Salon Aug. 4, 2026

In his June 30 letter to Warren, Venturella declined to share specifics about ICE’s contracting process but said he has “complied with all ethics requirements.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

"The checks that we carry out, alongside the independent ethics review process, ensure the interests of participants are put first, and that the research is safe and ethical."

From BBC Jul. 31, 2026

Seven other Democratic senators released a joint statement last week that noted their concerns over ethics, along with other issues.

From MarketWatch Jul. 29, 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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