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ethical

[eth-i-kuhl] / ˈɛθ ɪ kəl /


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A report prepared for Whitby councillors ahead of a debate on the issue in March cited "ethical and legal challenges" of procuring a new set of real whale bones.

From BBC Jul. 31, 2026

In a statement, a spokesperson for the DOJ said its attorneys are “dedicated public servants who represent the United States with integrity, in accordance with their ethical obligations and the law.”

From Salon Jul. 30, 2026

She argued it "lacks psychological, emotional, political and ethical depth".

From Barron's Jul. 30, 2026

James suffers a health scare that puts him in a coma for six days; Roland faces the ethical dilemma of beginning a relationship with his friend’s ex.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

Some argued for nonviolence on purely ethical grounds, saying it was morally superior to any other method.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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