conscience
Example Sentences
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"Neither my conscience nor common sense will allow me to stop an election that has already begun," Republican state Senator Richard Cash said in a statement carried by US media.
From Barron's • May 26, 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
Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights protects the freedom of thought, conscience and religion—including the right to change one’s religion or belief.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
“Oh, yes, she tries to, but she can’t love Bethy as I do, and she won’t miss her as I shall. Beth is my conscience, and I can’t give her up. I can’t! I can’t!”
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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