guilt
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My guilt eased when I pulled into the drive-through of a pharmacy and the attendant burst out laughing at the sight of the idling microcar.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
“Atonement” wants you to do more than sympathize with them, preferring we understand the varying degrees of guilt, sorrow and anger that have led Mariam, Lou and Michael to this fraught reunion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Eleven jurors were in favor of finding Clancy not guilty by reason of insanity, but they were opposed by a single holdout who has spoken publicly about being sure of her guilt.
From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026
Her defence team on Tuesday argued the judge should dismiss her case but prosecutors said the state had "met its burden" in proving her guilt.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
Razi hadn’t gone more than a few yards before guilt overcame him.
From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook
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