Etymology
Origin of morally
Example Sentences
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Tech bosses at a White House meeting this week signed a commitment to self-police AI, an accord Trump described as "morally binding."
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
To be clear, that difference does not make “Extreme Makeover” less morally reprehensible.
From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2026
An attorney for Scott Kretzschmar, one of fraternity members named in the civil suit, described the action as a “money grab” and “not only intentionally dishonest but morally repugnant.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
The president said the executives had signed a "morally binding" document that would serve as a "form of protection" from AI's potential risks.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
He cut carefully and cleanly, never misstepping, building arguments that were irrefutable, even if erroneous or morally repugnant.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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