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confession

[kuhn-fesh-uhn] / kənˈfɛʃ ən /


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It would be easy to take Emma’s confession as a simple cinematic provocation.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

However, in November, Sullivan gave his only media interview to the BBC and claimed he had been "stitched up" after his arrest, including being fed information to make his false confession sound plausible.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Whether it’s Eddie, a friend McCarthy met in high school who resides in Alto, Texas, or Larry, a buddy in Austin, honesty and confession form the bedrock of true male intimacy.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

So, to reconcile my disgust for the A.I. monster, and the way I feed it, I give you my confession: I am an A.I. humanizer.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026

I will track down the video love confession she recorded for Ansel Elgort in eighth grade, and, God help me, I’ll find a way to break into the projection room at Regal Avalon.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera