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virtuous

[vur-choo-uhs] / ˈvɜr tʃu əs /


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You can see where this virtuous cycle begins.

From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026

The original features “an all-American archetype of a virtuous family pitted against a monster,” while Scorsese depicted a “broken and dysfunctional family and the monster is even more extreme, he’s like a swamp creature.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

“It needs to be substantially reduced for Venezuela to engage on a virtuous circle.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

The company’s dominant position creates a virtuous cycle in which a large seller base attracts more buyers.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

The wicked often found favor, not the virtuous and humble.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein




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