innocence
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She dedicated her victory to the "thousands of ordinary citizens" made to similarly prove their innocence at "the cost of economic and emotional ruin".
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Levi described being deeply shaken by his encounter with the book, and by the guilt that torments Josef K despite his innocence.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
Kouri Richins, 36, maintained her innocence throughout the proceedings.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
The song, of course, was “Just a Girl,” which Stefani said she wrote “out of pure innocence in a time where I was just becoming aware of myself and my surroundings.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
Concerns about innocence and the death penalty were intensifying, and support for the death penalty in opinion polls began to drop.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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