culpable
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As in almost every treatment of teen life, whether the fiction is vintage or current, the parents—the root of all evil and/or plot twists—are either absent or culpable.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Prosser now works in holistic coaching and wellness and told AFP she understands other families are furious Law will not be held culpable for murder but said she does not share that emotion.
From Barron's ● May 29, 2026
The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was originally charged with murder, but pled guilty to the lesser charge of culpable homicide.
From BBC ● May 25, 2026
Damian Williams said Shah was the most culpable of the many defendants accused of participating in a nationwide fraud scheme.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 1, 2026
When you explained what you’d really come to tell me the day I professed my feelings for him, I felt culpable because you’re right: I did lead you on.
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
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