Etymology
Origin of morally
Example Sentences
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The games became known for their morally complex characters and elaborate world-building.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
Three screenings showcase the director’s stylish, morally complicated work: ‘Fatal Attraction,’ ‘Unfaithful’ and the theatrical premiere of ‘Deep Water.’
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
I get emails all the time saying, “Adam, why are you even on X as a platform anymore? Wouldn’t it be morally right to get off Twitter?”
From Slate ● Aug. 19, 2026
The organisation provides statistics and research on the death penalty but does not take a stance on it morally.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Practices such as slavery that once had been considered acceptable were no longer morally defensible.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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