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[eth-i-kuhl] / ˈɛθ ɪ kəl /


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Judges who interpret our laws should be held to the highest ethical standards.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

That is especially true for AI companies that sell technology that demands high standards and ethical guardrails.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

“There’s just no ethical way to use this.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Expanding the sphere of consciousness means expanding our ethical horizons.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

My father told me that night that there had been a serious question in his mind about how ethical it was for him to give Danny books to read behind his father’s back.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok




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