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as in virtue
conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong
given his reputation for unswerving morality, scandal of any kind would wreck his political career
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as in principles
the code of good conduct for an individual or group
the morality that members of the Mafia are expected to adhere to—or suffer the consequences
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Melissa Wheeler explores leadership challenges for the future of work, including AI and innovation, flexible work, and morality at work.
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Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Even if the numbers didn’t really add up, the Gilded Age GOP embraced tariffs as an instrument to make people wealthier, safer and better behaved (reflecting the Protestant morality that dominated the party’s outlook).
—Bruce J. Schulman / Made By History, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024
So religious practice might be an effective technology for cultivating morality.
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 20 Oct. 2024
Legislation against sagging—modern morality ordinances, passed in municipalities in states such as New Jersey, Illinois, and Michigan, and across the South—became a possible pretense for arrests.
—Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2024
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Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Even if the numbers didn’t really add up, the Gilded Age GOP embraced tariffs as an instrument to make people wealthier, safer and better behaved (reflecting the Protestant morality that dominated the party’s outlook).
—Bruce J. Schulman / Made By History, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024
So religious practice might be an effective technology for cultivating morality.
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 20 Oct. 2024
Legislation against sagging—modern morality ordinances, passed in municipalities in states such as New Jersey, Illinois, and Michigan, and across the South—became a possible pretense for arrests.
—Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2024
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The wall was just low enough to allow Betts to stand on his tippy toes as Capobianco held Betts’ left arm up and over the wall; and Peters – by virtue of dumb luck – did not injure Betts’ right hand, wrist, or arm.Dan Freedman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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As a local and self-described skiing fanatic, O’Neill was familiar with the virtues of the Colorado community.Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 4 Nov. 2024
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.Amir Mahmoud, arkansasonline.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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On the ads side, some leaders — including the monetization integrity executive who sent the Trump message — have argued that relaxing the platform’s ban on political advertising would be an easy source of revenue growth for the company.Emily Baker-White, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Just be mindful not to overwhelm others with your unfiltered honesty.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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Credibility also hinges on the expert's demeanor, honesty, and impartiality, as any sign of bias or uncertainty can undermine the strength of their testimony.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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No corners have been cut and how Austrian Audio managed to produce these headphones for the money, goodness only knows.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Shows that remind you of the goodness of humanity like ... 'The Great British Baking Show' Stream on: Netflix, Roku TV.Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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Some of these data collections, such as character sheets, are for your reference only.PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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His character, Callum Drift, is definitely the head of an organization called ELF, which stands for Enforcement, Logistics, and Fortification (there are multiple cute little acronyms like that in this movie), and which is basically the North Pole’s answer to the Secret Service.Alison Willmore, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Morality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/morality. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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