in all conscience

Example Sentences

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"Surely, in 2019, in modern Britain, in a parliamentary democracy, we - parliamentarians, legislators - cannot in all conscience be conducting a debate as to whether adherence to the law is or isn't required."

From BBC • Sep. 13, 2019

“I am a very proud Dubliner but cannot in all conscience continue to be one of the honoured few to have received this great tribute whilst Aung San Suu Kyi remains amongst that number,” Geldof said in a statement.

From Reuters • Nov. 13, 2017

When Walker talks about sleep he can’t, in all conscience, limit himself to whispering comforting nothings about camomile tea and warm baths.

From The Guardian • Sep. 24, 2017

Will Amos decide he cannot, in all conscience, lead the Marines into this new world?

From Newsweek • Dec. 19, 2010

I wish I had space to tell of the adventures they had, some of them wild enough in all conscience.

From In the Land of the Great Snow Bear A Tale of Love and Heroism by Stables, Gordon