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innocent

[in-uh-suhnt] / ˈɪn ə sənt /




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For many targets of SEC enforcement, including those who are innocent, this process is the punishment.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

“But an innocent boy saw a way to have fun.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 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

South Yorkshire Police have named Shanice Brookes, 30, as the "innocent bystander" killed outside One Four One in West Street in the early hours of Monday.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Sydney never came close to him, so he wouldn’t suspect her, and Rio stood next to him for a few more stations, which made him seem completely innocent.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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