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innocence

[in-uh-suhns] / ˈɪn ə səns /




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There was this innocence with us just being normal kids.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Roberts-Smith has maintained his innocence throughout, launching a multi-million-dollar legal suit against the newspapers that first reported on the allegations.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

"It was the beginning of the end of her innocence," said the woman, whose name has been withheld to protect her daughter's identity.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

However, the “Hannah Montana” star did not end her mockery there—going on to accuse Cooper of feigning innocence about the proximity of their properties.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

“No, Justine,” said Elizabeth; “he is more convinced of your innocence than I was, for even when he heard that you had confessed, he did not credit it.”

From "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley




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