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convictions



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Those convictions, too, would lead to some prison time.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

Those who stand up for their ideals and principles without compromise, and seek to communicate them clearly, certainly won’t win every election, and they may well suffer for their convictions.

From Salon Aug. 23, 2026

And framing himself as a victim who has lost his job, son, and faith due to his convictions reads as much like branding and mythologizing as it does truth-telling.

From Slate Aug. 20, 2026

Jay Stewart had previous convictions and matters dealt with by the Children's Hearings.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

As the war raged, one thing was increasingly clear: Washington was rethinking his convictions about slavery.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis




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