virtuous
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This is the part where the whole system reveals itself — not as a virtuous exercise in thrift, but as a quietly luxurious way to feed yourself well all week.
From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026
A virtuous cycle, three decades in the making.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
BOJ Gov. Kazuo Ueda said last week that the central bank will continue to raise rates as needed, noting that a virtuous cycle of synchronized wage and price growth has begun to take hold.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026
But DePetro may be one of the more virtuous characters here.
From Slate • Feb. 23, 2026
In essence, he asked for ethical and virtuous social conduct.
From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin
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Vocabulary lists containing virtuous
"The Odyssey" by Homer, Books 1–7
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