innocent
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During his speech, Moe Tun held up a scarf bearing the names and ages of Myanmar's "fallen heroes and innocent civilians."
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
By that measure, the photographs are the most innocent thing in this entire story.
From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2026
“There is a law, we understand that. But innocent until proven guilty.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026
The bystander's actions "exemplify the heroism of everyday citizens who are prepared and ready to respond when innocent lives are on the line," it added.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
She can’t explain to the FBI that she’s innocent.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
Intricate sculptural groups depict the Annunciation, the birth of Jesus, the Adoration of the Magi and the shepherds, Herod’s massacre of the innocents, the flight into Egypt, Jesus preaching at the temple, and more.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
"This land has paid a heavy price. It has seen many of its children buried. It has borne witness to the suffering of children and innocents," added the leader of the world's Roman Catholics.
From Barron's ● May 23, 2026
But it’s a good thing the innocents already felled one devil, despite Kelce’s overwhelming sweetness.
From Salon ● Jan. 15, 2026
The Strip was once a magical place where innocents like Dorothy flocked to get into trouble, often in encounters with sleight-of-hand hucksters like Professor Marvel.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2025
They have been called an army of innocents.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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