ethic
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But his work ethic never changed, his cousin Bilal says.
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
Three years before Kent’s parents, Sherry and Alan, bought their eldest boy the Toyota truck, they saw his work ethic and drive in 1982 while Jeff tried to earn money for his Walkman.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
That in the dictionary under work ethic there is a picture of me?
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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
“For good or for bad, my dad was a fighter and someone who would speak his mind,” Josh Bycel said, noting that was probably what got him in trouble at the ethics commission.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
Continue to apply to jobs that align with your ethics.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 7, 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
This business of saving souls had no ethics; every human relationship was shamelessly exploited.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
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