guilt
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Victims are often cross-examined during the lengthy legal proceedings, which frequently deepens their sense of guilt, Tsang noted.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
"I always remember the guilt attached to that, feeling like I was sort of farming them off somewhere rather than spending time with them," says Heptinstall.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
After the initial excitement wears off, many people face loneliness, sadness, guilt and grief — aspects of the move that aren’t often discussed before one.
From Salon ● Jul. 11, 2026
“She still got survivor’s guilt, and she’s still trying to find her place within the X-Men now that the one that she loves is gone.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
For a second, I thought it was Hannie, and I felt wracked with shame and guilt for being such a snooper.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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