innocence
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The innocence of the Montagues is signified by their white attire—even though it is glitter-spangled or, in Romeo’s case, stylish wide-legged pants and a sleeveless shirt that might be straight from Zara.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
But maybe that’s partly because it’s harder now to experience these ideas with the same innocence they carried in 1977 or 1982.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
He protested his innocence but was jailed in 2004.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Those who are found liable can still be punished accordingly, and those who settle can still maintain their innocence.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
My own mother had said that losing your innocence and becoming a man was learning to sin.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
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