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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

But the filmmaker’s social conscience was evident in everything he did, starting with his role as “All in the Family’s” liberal, hippie son-in law to conservative crank Archie Bunker.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 15, 2025

"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

“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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