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as in exonerated
to free from a charge of wrongdoing
acquitted of the robbery charge after proving he was nowhere near the scene of the crime
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as in behaved
to manage the actions of (oneself) in a particular way
the king promised handsome rewards to all who acquitted themselves well in the battle
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Recent Examples of acquitted
Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
In September 2023, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a conservative favorite, was acquitted after an impeachment trial overseen by Speaker Phelan.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
He was charged with using his personal access to the former president to secretly promote the interests of the United Arab Emirates, but was acquitted of all counts at a federal trial in 2022.
—CBS News, 10 Dec. 2024
Daniel Penny, the former Marine who put homeless man Jordan Neely in a chokehold on a New York City subway car, walked free on Monday after he was acquitted in Neely's death.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Key Facts Multiple outlets reported Monday that Penny was acquitted of the charge.
—Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
In October, three former MPD police officers involved in Nichols’s fatal beating were convicted on charges of witness tampering, while two were acquitted of federal civil rights violations.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024
Two associates of Peltier’s were also charged with the murders but were acquitted due to evidence that was not allowed in Peltier’s trial.
—Zack Budryk, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024
He was acquitted after a 2017 trial but five days later found dead in his cell, ruled a suicide.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
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Daniel Penny has issued his first public remarks after being acquitted of charges stemming from the May 2023 killing of homeless man Jordan Neely on the New York City subway.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
In September 2023, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a conservative favorite, was acquitted after an impeachment trial overseen by Speaker Phelan.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
He was charged with using his personal access to the former president to secretly promote the interests of the United Arab Emirates, but was acquitted of all counts at a federal trial in 2022.
—CBS News, 10 Dec. 2024
Daniel Penny, the former Marine who put homeless man Jordan Neely in a chokehold on a New York City subway car, walked free on Monday after he was acquitted in Neely's death.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Key Facts Multiple outlets reported Monday that Penny was acquitted of the charge.
—Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
In October, three former MPD police officers involved in Nichols’s fatal beating were convicted on charges of witness tampering, while two were acquitted of federal civil rights violations.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024
Two associates of Peltier’s were also charged with the murders but were acquitted due to evidence that was not allowed in Peltier’s trial.
—Zack Budryk, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024
He was acquitted after a 2017 trial but five days later found dead in his cell, ruled a suicide.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquitted
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However, this strain of H5N1 has behaved in unpredictable ways, said Santora.Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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Penny's defense claims Neely reportedly behaved erratically and yelled threats at passengers on the F train on May 1, 2023.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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The city’s Civilian Complaint Review Board exonerated her in one instance and deemed all of the other allegations either unfounded or unsubstantiated.Shayla Colon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Patsy died from ovarian cancer in 2006, and two years later, she and John, as well as their son Burke Ramsey, were all publicly exonerated in the case of JonBenét's death.Jessica Sager, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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This marks the show’s return to FOX, which carried the show from its 1990 inaugural broadcast through 2006.Paul Grein, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
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For example, of the 2,430 Major League Baseball games played during the 2024 regular season, only 150 were carried nationally on traditional broadcast or streaming channels.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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And finally, private laboratories and state veterinarians are also required to share any positive results from tests conducted on raw milk with the agency.Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Such relationships can also slow Alzheimer’s disease, according to a 2021 study conducted by the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease.R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Penny, a passenger on his way from a college class to the gym, grabbed Neely from behind in a chokehold, forced him to the train floor and restrained him there for several minutes.Eric Levenson, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
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Penny, a passenger, grabbed Neely from behind in a chokehold, forced him to the train floor and restrained him there for several minutes.Gloria Pazmino, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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His sentencing also takes into account the time already served since his May arrest, meaning he could be released in approximately 12 months, according to his legal team.Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Yardbirds released Roger the Engineer in 1966.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Beyond his film work, Rahman composed for the 2012 London Olympics opening ceremony and has collaborated with artists including U2, Mick Jagger’s SuperHeavy, and Michael Bolton.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Roughly 43 percent of Texas' teacher workforce was composed of people from historically disadvantaged groups in 2022.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Shares can only be redeemed quarterly, with a limitation of only 5% of total AUM.Joel Shulman, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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However, Villeneuve was shockingly snubbed for best director, which many hope will be redeemed this time.Clayton Davis, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
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