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moral code

[mawr-uhl kohd, mor-] / ˈmɔr əl ˈkoʊd, ˈmɒr- /


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We should be clear, too, that Bernie Moreno’s decision to speak out against Miller doesn’t seem to stem from an obligation to his family or his own moral code.

From Slate Aug. 3, 2026

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for a soft approach on those defying the country’s moral code for now.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 27, 2025

The world of “Star Wars” is full of scoundrels that fans can’t help but love for their swagger and independent moral code, and “Visions” installments “The Smuggler” and “The Bounty Hunters” add to that legacy.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 4, 2025

Spain's moral code still confuses composure with virtue.

From BBC Oct. 7, 2025

He measured himself and those around him by an impossibly rigorous moral code.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer




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