innocent
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They have repeated calls for calm and said the events have caused significant harm to communities, spread fear and risked innocent lives.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
For many targets of SEC enforcement, including those who are innocent, this process is the punishment.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
“Ottilie is already such a character. We just had a day of laughing with this innocent little soul.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
So, why would an innocent prisoner seek compassionate release?
From Slate • May 29, 2026
“Just in case he’s harmless. Don’t wanna get him in trouble if he’s some innocent kid going through a hard time. I remember what that’s like.”
From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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