morally

Example Sentences

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Mr Justice Johnson told the jurors that if the defendants believed that they had been morally justified in smashing up Elbit's property, that would not be a "lawful excuse".

From BBC • May 12, 2026

But before I request the time off, I want to make sure I’m doing what’s allowed and what’s morally right.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

If there is a shortfall, there’s about $840 billion in revenue from businesses—entities without claims to clean consciences—raised through customs and corporate income taxes that could be used as morally inert backfill.

From Slate • May 11, 2026

Thoreau believed slavery was morally reprehensible, and refused to pay a poll tax supporting the government that allowed it.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

I say that it was morally wrong if it was secretly given and secretly handled.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith