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[eth-i-kuhl] / ˈɛθ ɪ kəl /


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“It is, for us, the very essence of Jewish ethical duty.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2026

"Overall, I cut my spending by about 60%," says Ella, who now works as an ethical fashion influencer and plans to launch her own clothing brand.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

What happens with more consistency is that we sense a fairly rigid ethical grid being lowered over artistic achievement.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

But the ethical challenges shouldn’t derail the Clarity Act, Armstrong says.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

“Which would be a loss to society at large, yes? So sometimes it's ethical not to reveal a secret. Nicholas?”

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell




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