acquitted
Example Sentences
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Price was acquitted, leading directly to a new law allowing cremation in the UK.
From BBC
As sometimes destructive protests broke out after police were acquitted, King made his celebrated plea, “Can we all get along?”
From Los Angeles Times
Although he was acquitted of antisemitism, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra withdrew its offer for a job as principal conductor.
Political observers say his chances of contesting the presidential race remain slim even if he is acquitted in the graft case.
From Barron's
Reid, whose recordings were submitted to the court, was acquitted of the misdemeanor charge at trial.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
