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ethic

[eth-ik] / ˈɛθ ɪk /


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"I have followed Auqib's progress for a long time, and what stands out about him is his work ethic and discipline."

From BBC Aug. 9, 2026

His skill, work ethic and knowledge are imparted in the meeting room and on the field, edge rusher Byron Young said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 2, 2026

Seydou spent early 2023 with Colorado, whose tight ends coach called him out during a news conference, questioning his "toughness" and work ethic.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

Carlos Beltrán credits his father with instilling his work ethic by winning “perfect attendance” certificates every year for 35 years at his company.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 26, 2026

Helm was a humble man who brought to Bush Hill three enduring qualities—an established work ethic, an endless supply of kindness, and an indomitable spiritual courage.

From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy

The Clarity Act has stalled, driven in part by disagreements over ethics language that would prohibit government officials from profiting off digital assets.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

“Their ignorance that this even happens raises questions about the ethics of the insurance companies they hire to manage their benefits,” Cuban told MarketWatch in an email.

From MarketWatch Aug. 13, 2026

Benjamin Bycel, a civil rights attorney, law school dean and university president who took on the task of cleaning up Los Angeles politics as the city’s first ethics officer, died Aug. 2 in Santa Barbara.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

Asked for comment, a White House official said the administration told the GAO that all employees had to complete ethics training and follow financial disclosure requirements.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

And, finally, worked his precise mechanical mind over the highest function of the robot world—the solutions of problems in judgment and ethics.

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov




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