convict

Example Sentences

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There are signs that the charges won’t stick: A Georgia judge released Moore on a $1 bond on the murder charge because he was so unconvinced that a jury would convict her.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Cue the “Perry Mason” theme, except this jury voted to convict.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026

Iron Lung is based on a game of the same name, created by David Szymanski, which follows a lone convict called Simon, played by Fischbach.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

Yet in 2014 he helped to convict former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell for alleged corruption.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

“Just coming up with the idea isn’t enough to convict someone,” he explained.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings