conviction
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The testimony of Skalnik, who claimed that Dailey had confessed to the homicide while they were both detained in Pinellas County Jail, helped prosecutors secure Dailey’s conviction.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 10, 2026
Le Pen went on the evening news to announce she was both appealing her conviction with France’s high court and throwing her hat into the presidential race.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026
By going to Cassation, her conviction is suspended and she is presumed innocent.
From BBC • Jul. 7, 2026
Even if only a portion of that projected spending materializes, Arcuri said it would support his “long-held conviction that industry WFE could approach” about $300 billion by 2029.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 7, 2026
“There is my news:—I thought it would interest you,” said Mr. Knightley, with a smile which implied a conviction of some part of what had passed between them.
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
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