guilty

Example Sentences

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He argued they would not have been there if they had been guilty of wrong-doing.

From BBC

Jurors found him guilty of being the owner of a dog that caused injury resulting in death while dangerously out of control in a private place.

From BBC

Fernandez signed a guilty plea to life without the possibility of parole but later filed a resentencing petition, arguing that she was coerced into the plea and that her state-appointed defense attorney provided ineffective counsel.

From Los Angeles Times

“Sometimes guilty as charged,” he said, grinning, as we walked to the main building.

From Literature

Her eyes search my face, like she’s looking for inventory, and I can’t help feeling guilty about wanting to do something other than sit here.

From Literature