acquit
Example Sentences
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"We expect the court to acquit Ms Esfandiari," her lawyer Nabil Boudi told AFP before Thursday's ruling.
From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026
The jury took about an hour to acquit Ramos-Brito on misdemeanor assault charges.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2025
Yes, but juries acquit charges based on conduct.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025
However, they will not be able to appeal against the verdict itself, as that would only have been possible if two out of the five justices had voted to acquit.
From BBC • Sep. 11, 2025
I do not fear injury, only that I may not acquit myself well.
From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine
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