morally

Example Sentences

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She said she wanted to see all schools thinking, "If the poorest family in our school can't afford this, then morally, should we be doing it?"

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

"When you turn on the TV and see how strong Spain is and how clear you are morally on these issues, it makes you feel less alone," Sarandon said.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

All of the relatives are morally superior to Becket; after all, it’s not their fault he was disinherited.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

“It is legally indefensible, morally bankrupt and completely untethered from the scientific record.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

I immediately regretted that last point because I have discovered that in discussions it never helps to take a morally superior tone to one’s opponent.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela