moral rectitude
Example Sentences
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It was superb theatre, with the added benefit of moral rectitude.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 24, 2023
Tutu, a Nobel Peace prize winner widely revered across racial and cultural divides in South Africa for his moral rectitude and principled fight against white-minority rule, died on Sunday aged 90.
From Reuters • Dec. 30, 2021
The sidewalk dollar you leave behind, out of moral rectitude, for its original owner to claim likely will find the pocket of the next pedestrian in line.
From Washington Post • Oct. 29, 2021
And so to the degree that Edward is an … Edwardian … I like him for being extremely, like, well-read and intelligent and piano-playing and concerned about moral rectitude and such.
From Slate • Aug. 7, 2020
By his suavity of manners, moral rectitude and honorable course he gained the confidence and esteem of all who made his acquaintance.
From Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution by Judson, L. Carroll
