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[eth-i-kuhl] / ˈɛθ ɪ kəl /


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Rohit Mehta, chief executive of Forlink Ventures, a commodities house based in India's lab-grown diamond capital, Surat, says these diamonds are not just cheaper, but also more ethical and better for the environment.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

For instance, Everlane, an American direct-to-consumer clothing brand that touts its sustainable and ethical practices, is being purchased by Shein, the fast-fashion brand associated with cheap, disposable clothes.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

“It’s a big experiment for me, and like all experiments it might not work, and I will be as cautious and ethical as possible with AI,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

There’s no doubt that as AI develops it will need an ethical rudder, and the pope’s contributions are worth listening to.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

William did what was asked of him, but he knew the work raised ethical issues.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield




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