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[kuhn-fes] / kənˈfɛs /


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A happy ending also awaits singer/guitarist Nikan Khosravi and DJ Arash Ilkhani of the thrash metal band Confess, in the often nightmarish “Iranian Metal Crusade.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2025

"Confess is a very strong word," Bitencourt told GloboNews.

From Reuters • Aug. 18, 2023

The country singer reportedly landed on the title after facing backlash for wanting to call the book "I Must Confess," a phrase that's also a lyric from Spears' song "… Baby One More Time."

From Fox News • Oct. 12, 2021

Confess to the slip but add “I’m sorry, my head’s been in the clouds all day,” or another excuse indicating the lapse reflects on your state of mind, not the insignificance of the friendship.

From Washington Post • Aug. 20, 2021

‘Own up! I want the name of the filthy little boy who put down the sugar! Own up immediately! Step forward! Confess!’

From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl




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