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ethical

[eth-i-kuhl] / ˈɛθ ɪ kəl /


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For instance, Everlane, an American direct-to-consumer clothing brand that touts its sustainable and ethical practices, is being purchased by Shein, the fast-fashion brand associated with cheap, disposable clothes.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Far too lofty, but I had a high school teacher who used to shout, “We’re not teaching you rules, we’re handing you a moral, ethical code.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Pope Leo XIV recently addressed the social and ethical challenges around artificial intelligence as new technologies rapidly advance.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Pwn2Own is run by the ZeroDay Initiative and invites human ethical hackers around the world to find vulnerabilities in specific products.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

They argued that it was unnecessary to disclose all information to research subjects or get consent in all cases, and that Southam’s behavior was considered ethical in the field.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot




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