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social conscience

[soh-shuhl kahn-shuhns] / ˈsoʊ ʃəl ˈkɑn ʃəns /


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I am not sure endowing Sonny with a social conscience, presumably intended to point up the material’s contemporary relevance, is an improvement.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 31, 2026

"I feel fortunate for inheriting a social conscience and an interest in what was going on around me," he says.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2024

He had an overpowering social conscience and involved himself in political activities.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 22, 2023

“Amy was selfless always, she wanted more for others but never for herself. Generous supporter of worthy causes, she was the social conscience of our family.”

From Seattle Times ● May 4, 2023

“That’s what social conscience gets you,” Ralf said as he helped Matt climb down.

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer




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