innocence
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But maybe that’s partly because it’s harder now to experience these ideas with the same innocence they carried in 1977 or 1982.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
He maintained his innocence from the start and always described the allegations as baseless.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Cerdan has defended his innocence in both investigations.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
In Herrera, the court argued that clemency was the appropriate avenue for freestanding innocence claims, despite the extreme arbitrariness of pardon decisions.
From Slate • May 29, 2026
In all innocence, she looked up at the awful visage of Lady Augusta.
From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck
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