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[eth-i-kuhl] / ˈɛθ ɪ kəl /


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“Every formal decision is also an ethical one.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

This is not an ethical question about whether the money in the account should have been included in the estate, but a legal one.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 17, 2026

Masashi Matsuyama of Itochu Corp, a major trading house that owns the FamilyMart chain working with Bookoff, said "increased awareness of... ethical consumption" combined with growing inflation was pushing people towards "reasonably priced" recycled products.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

But other legged robot companies have drawn a line opposing weaponisation, citing risks of harm and ethical issues.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

I wrestled all night, while watching you sleep, with the chasm between what I knew was right, moral, ethical, and what I wanted.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer




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