The Puritan ethic. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
But our department chair has this list of criteria for appropriate feedback, which she calls our ethic of conversation. From Wordnik.com. [One Bright Star (1B*) Reignited] Reference
The pan-Asian ethic is implied rather than stated. From Wordnik.com. [Starship & Haiku] Reference
"His work ethic is renowned, and he's from Texas.". From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - Bailey heads 2004 All-USA high school baseball team] Reference
Even when he's at home, his work ethic is second to none. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - Clemens makes best of situation] Reference
In this case I think your party purity ethic is misplaced. From Wordnik.com. [Sound Politics: Fallout of the McGavick DUI Story is More Evidence Civility Theme Works] Reference
His work ethic is top-notch and it rubs off on the players. From Wordnik.com. [Red Line Report by Kyle Woodlief] Reference
I guess that old-school Lutheran work ethic is all but lost. From Wordnik.com. [Rank-order Multiple Choice, Arnold Kling | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty] Reference
His work ethic is way above that of the normal track athlete. From Wordnik.com. [Hard-working Gunnar Nixon has decathlon record in sights] Reference
Everyone knows the work ethic is there, but it's not the work. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - Howard belongs but isn't sure he's arrived] Reference
Neither do I think our work ethic is as bad as some might claim. From Wordnik.com. [Protesting Globalization, Arnold Kling | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty] Reference
Burgerville says that work ethic translates into higher revenue. From Wordnik.com. [Burger Chain's Health-Care Recipe] Reference
The Libertarian ethic is that the only values are accounting values. From Wordnik.com. [BP is active player in DC money game] Reference
And at the core of it is something I call the ethic of connectedness. From Wordnik.com. [3.25.07 Bill Bradley on Sunday's Meet The Press] Reference
Their work ethic is unbelievable, and they're extremely proud people. From Wordnik.com. [Obama: Those affected by spill should be employed in cleanup] Reference
` ` They're the most talented and their work ethic is second to none. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com] Reference
Outstanding work ethic from the Welsh midfielder from start to finish. From Wordnik.com. [Soccer Blogs - latest posts] Reference
` ` Our work ethic is there, '' Bailey said of his team's recent solid play. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com] Reference
A public service ethic is something that we take for granted in the United States. From Wordnik.com. [Costs of Entrepreneurship, Arnold Kling | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty] Reference
Waleskowski, a first-team performer with a great work ethic, is a lock for the NBA. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com] Reference
Tebow's peerless work ethic is something he cultivated on his family's 44-acre farm. From Wordnik.com. [Tim Tebow: Is he a miracle worker, or just an average QB?] Reference
Demand the newspaper journalist's born after 1973 have completed a course in ethic's. From Wordnik.com. [On 10-Year-Old Hunters] Reference
Sentimental attempts to derive a social ethic from the gospel commandment of love are dangerous. From Wordnik.com. [Matthew Yglesias » Before There Was Early Rawls…] Reference
Do these clowns want us to emulate the Japanese "work until you die" ethic from the '80's and' 90's?. From Wordnik.com. [Deeds tries to shake up Virginia campaign with big speech] Reference
The sue-everyone ethic is something the USA has dreamed up and can not stop until someone changes the laws. From Wordnik.com. [Gridlock and CWOTMAM] Reference
I suspect that the lack of a work ethic is less the issue than a sense that the economic system is "unfair". From Wordnik.com. [Ethics as Infrastructure, Arnold Kling | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty] Reference
At the dawn of the 21st century, the liberal, universalistic ethic is being challenged by many thoughtful people. From Wordnik.com. [Rabbi Sid Schwarz: The Necessity of Jewish Values in the Contemporary World] Reference
The work ethic is no longer the driving force it once was nor do religious codes of conduct govern as many people's lives. From Wordnik.com. [Energy and a Sense of Balance] Reference
Penner's work ethic is very strong: it has to be, as he is the sole supporter for his wife a homemaker, and for five children. From Wordnik.com. [John Seed: Rod Penner: Rust on Poles, Crumbling Asphalt, Light Hitting the Grass (PHOTOS)] Reference
Cricket's ethic is mostly excellent - the biggest is, however, that people no longer "walk", even when they know they are out. From Wordnik.com. [Flop 'n' Bawl Soccer] Reference
Nor is his work ethic, which is a throwback to the league's less glamorous days. From Wordnik.com. [Nothing But Garnett] Reference
Some teams apparently have questions about Williams's work ethic, which is nothing new. From Wordnik.com. [Williams, Okung move to top of list as Redskins line up draft options] Reference
"I think it's the Puritan work ethic, which is deep in the soul of our culture," he says. From Wordnik.com. [Including time for rest in a workout routine can help fitness goals] Reference
His work ethic is that good. From Wordnik.com. [Great catch: Crawford grabs All-Star MVP award] Reference
His work ethic is also legendary. From Wordnik.com. [James Moore: Livestrong or Livewrong?] Reference
Under this kind of ethic, steering rewards to friends and family becomes a virtue. From Wordnik.com. [Even Chicago's Crooks Are Appalled by Blagojevich] Reference
Way to skirt the laws, Sarah, this must more of those "ethic" values your so proud of. From Wordnik.com. [Palin's PAC steps up contributions to GOP candidates] Reference
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