Etymology
Origin of morally
Example Sentences
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You are not legally responsible for paying for your mother’s care out of your own pocket, and if you can’t contribute because you have other needs, you aren’t really morally required to, either.
From MarketWatch
But it is morally and politically absurd that any of us should expect that of these people.
From Los Angeles Times
Bryan Simpson, hospitality organiser with the Unite union, described the events as "morally repugnant" and said staff were "devastated".
From BBC
"When you turn on the TV and see how strong Spain is and how clear you are morally on these issues, it makes you feel less alone," Sarandon said.
From Barron's
A spokesperson for Gemini Untwined, which funds specialist surgery for rare newborns joined by the head, said portraying conjoined twins as entertainment was "morally reprehensible".
From BBC
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