absolved
Example Sentences
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In March, a California jury found Musk liable for some of the investors’ losses, but absolved him of defrauding them.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
But the jury absolved Musk of “engaging in a scheme to defraud Twitter investors.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
The conduct of all was illegal and unconscionable in a democracy, yet they could be absolved of criminal liability.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2025
Maresca hopes the winger will quickly be absolved of blame.
From BBC • Dec. 18, 2024
My stepfather’s final admonition to me went unheeded as I absolved myself of all responsibility and stayed out of the house as much as possible, thus avoiding the emotional impact of watching Mommy suffer.
From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride
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