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dignity

[dig-ni-tee] / ˈdɪg nɪ ti /


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Mr. Vance also caricatures Friedman’s legacy by implying that laissez-faire elevates economic development above human dignity.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

“The Trump Administration, and President Donald J. Trump, should, therefore, be given the respect and dignity of acknowledgement.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 25, 2026

“It is better that we demonstrate our strength and dignity today and tell the world that we have won and that we are ending the war.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 22, 2026

After the court hearing, Senior Investigating Officer Det Insp Sam Pontin said Tania's family had "shown remarkable strength and dignity throughout this investigation and trial".

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

The significance of this cannot be overstated, for the failure to acknowledge the humanity and dignity of all persons has lurked at the root of every racial caste system.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

FIFA, soccer’s global governing body, had numerous chances to take a stand for basic human dignities.

From Washington Post Dec. 17, 2022

“At the California Department of Justice, we’ll continue to do our part to stand up for the dignities and rights of everyone in our state.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 26, 2022

But Smarsh’s story demonstrates an urgent truth of today’s unforgiving economy, that a college degree no longer unlocks the gates to the dignities of the middle class as it once did.

From Salon Sep. 2, 2017

General Assembly’s annual ministerial meeting that what’s important is whether the winner is willing “to respect the rights and dignities of nations,” particularly Iran.

From Washington Times Sep. 22, 2016

But happening to look up at Mrs. Pocket as she sat reading her book of dignities after prescribing Bed as a sovereign remedy for baby, I thought—Well—No, I wouldn’t.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens




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