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Recent Examples of innocence Its hero, Rusty Sabich, was a prosecuting attorney entitled to the presumption of innocence, as the law requires, when an ambitious rival puts him on trial for the murder of a colleague. Lisa Henricksson, airmail.news, 11 Jan. 2025 Hazzard would later move to the Seattle area in 1908 and self-publish a book, titled Fasting for the Cure of Disease, which laid out her medical philosophy, and also the groundwork for her claims of innocence. Sean Neumann, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025 Trump pleaded not guilty to all charges, maintains his innocence and has accused Smith of targeting him for political purposes. George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024 Trump, who has maintained his innocence, argued he was entitled to a new trial. Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for innocence 
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Noun
  • Darrow asked Bryan about the age of the Earth, about biblical miracles, such as when Joshua commanded the sun to stand still, and many more questions that revealed not only Bryan’s ignorance of science but his ignorance of the Bible as well.
    Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Willful ignorance and wishful thinking had defined not just those 24 hours, but my life in Los Angeles.
    David A. Goodman, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The film’s legacy, import, and influence, however, is undeniable, thanks to Lynch’s inimitable mixing of white picket fence optimism, pop purity, and unadulterated evil.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 16 Jan. 2025
  • That process is separate from artificial colors like Red 3 and Red 40, which must jump through steep hurdles to gain the FDA's authorization and are carefully tested for purity before being used in the market.
    Alexander Tin, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The list includes books that emphasize simplicity, adaptability, and skill-building (and have a similar vibe to Nosrat’s book).
    Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 17 Jan. 2025
  • The simplicity of the dish hits the target on the bullseye.
    Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2025
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  • Much like the moon — which happens to be Cancer's planetary ruler — Mary has an emotional pull that stirs something deep in those around her, effortlessly drawing them into her orbit with her heartfelt sincerity and loving nature.
    Athena Sobhan, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
  • For three seasons in Laramie, Wyo., Allen heaved 75-yard bombs in practice, lived off Applebee’s and charmed teammates with his leadership style, a goofy sincerity and plenty of drinking games.
    Rustin Dodd, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025

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