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virtuous

[vur-choo-uhs] / ˈvɜr tʃu əs /


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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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