confidences
Example Sentences
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There’s nothing wrong with that, of course, so long as Mr. Lanchester hasn’t betrayed any confidences in writing it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
My children have always chosen to share confidences the way my dogs get the zoomies: suddenly, frantically and usually when I am on deadline.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2024
Prosecutors have said in court filings that the multiple representations could create a conflict by causing a lawyer to betray the confidences of a current or former client, or “pull punches,” during cross-examination.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 12, 2023
The firm pointed to legal ethics rules that require law firms to keep the confidences of their clients and protect potentially embarrassing information.
From Reuters ● Feb. 15, 2023
“I told you so,” was all that Fanny said, when Lenina came and made her confidences.
From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley
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