culpability
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Since then the club has been the subject of an investigation by the FA, looking into who participated in the spying and assessing the culpability of those who knew it was happening.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
They may never agree about self-defense, culpability, or punishment.
From Slate ● Jun. 17, 2026
The family’s companies have settled many accusations of environmental violations by agreeing to pay fines and invest in better pollution prevention without admitting or denying culpability.
From Salon ● Jun. 10, 2026
The court said the 53-year-old had "failed to acknowledge her culpability and has instead consistently resorted to excuses".
From Barron's ● Apr. 28, 2026
He stamped me with a belief in justice, then drenched me in culpability, and I wouldn’t wish such torment even on a mosquito.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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