conscience
Example Sentences
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"We trusted a man without a conscience, and my son paid the price."
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
“We trusted a man without a conscience, and my son paid the price,” Morrison wrote.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
"I know what you are capable of and I will always be protective of you out of pure loyalty and stubbornness, but my conscience is far from clear."
From BBC • May 19, 2026
But I’m not aware of a single occasion when someone grew a conscience and turned away from the outrage machine and the money and fame it can bring.
From Salon • May 8, 2026
Eighty percent have decided to obey the dictates of their conscience, but the penalty will be severe.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
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