acquit
Example Sentences
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In the end, the jury was hung—unable to break an impasse with a single juror who wanted to acquit.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
He maintained that he was suffering from mental illness at the time of the attack and was unable to form the intent to kill, urging the court to acquit him on the grounds of insanity.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
The jury declined to comment on what prompted them to acquit.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
"We expect the court to acquit Ms Esfandiari," her lawyer Nabil Boudi told AFP before Thursday's ruling.
From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026
Emma was very willing now to acquit her of having seduced Mr. Dixon’s actions from his wife, or of any thing mischievous which her imagination had suggested at first.
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
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