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moral

[mawr-uhl, mor-] / ˈmɔr əl, ˈmɒr- /




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She was arguably the least influenced of the three, yet the moral intuitions of writers seem to be that she most betrayed the craft.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

The power of his work resides not in ideological argument or moral screed but in the observation of characters struggling to maintain their humanity in an inhuman system.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

"In a rich country like Scotland, that is a moral outrage."

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

From an ethical standpoint, reason isn’t only a biological function, it’s what enables moral discernment, responsibility and self-governance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

To the extent that the market for subprime mortgage bonds had moral leaders, John Devaney was one.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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