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innocent

[in-uh-suhnt] / ˈɪn ə sənt /




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Inexplicable, indeed, to a justice like Sotomayor, who cannot bear the thought of executing the innocent.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

Had Sony prevailed, Cox might have had to terminate internet access for many innocent users to protect itself from lawsuits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Christian Ulmen is not facing charges and is presumed innocent.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Olivar, who has pleaded not guilty and is presumed innocent, is set to go to trial on May 19.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

Emily had started out a few weeks earlier as an innocent little thunderstorm in Ethiopia.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith