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conviction

[kuhn-vik-shuhn] / kənˈvɪk ʃən /




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On 2 July 2025, the council said it had applied for contempt of court proceedings after further non‑compliance, leading to her conviction in May.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

It’s just that having high conviction in explosive share price gains is eroding.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“Over 97% of parolees successfully transition into their communities without a new conviction within three years.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Access to one of the world’s richest men, with his deep-pocketed foundation and unmatched convening power in global health, would have lent Epstein the legitimacy he was seeking after his 2008 conviction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

She thanked me for my warning, though her voice lacked conviction.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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