guilt
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There were questions about the quietness of the village afterwards, and the guilt some children felt playing outside when so many families were grieving.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
This week, the Supreme Court issued an unsigned order reversing a lower court decision that had determined a man’s guilt based on new facts that had never gone before a jury.
From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026
On Tuesday, Andic said a public narrative had been constructed based on a “distorted” view of events, which has “created a perception of guilt that bears no resemblance to reality.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
I suspect Murrell's admission of guilt will make that go away.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
I wonder if they are even capable of feeling guilt or shame.
From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman
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