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conscience

[kon-shuhns] / ˈkɒn ʃəns /


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Considered a prisoner of conscience by Amnesty International, Rivera was barred from seeing his family and denied the right to a defense during his detention.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

For the better part of a year, I spent myriad sleepless nights wrestling with my conscience.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

Asked if he was worried about retribution from Trump for his vote, he said: "I vote my conscience for what I think is right and willing to accept that."

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

I admire the image, but my conscience nags that one should have to trek halfway around the world to see such a thing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Mrs. Redfield didn’t ask Kate why her conscience was bothered.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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