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unethical

[uhn-eth-i-kuhl] / ʌnˈɛθ ɪ kəl /


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This would have been unethical, as oncologists explained to the FDA.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Renner added that “any employee who does not abide by our code of conduct, or who is found to be participating in unethical or illegal activity, can no longer be employed by our statewide organization.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

According to reporting from Politico, at least one travel-related company declined to sponsor the venture after concluding it was unethical.

From Salon • May 18, 2026

It’s an absolute abuse of power, and it’s unethical.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

She felt as if she were doing something improper, unethical: expecting to get food in exchange for nothing.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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