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innocent

[in-uh-suhnt] / ˈɪn ə sənt /




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For many targets of SEC enforcement, including those who are innocent, this process is the punishment.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

“Barry was an innocent man. A man who brought no harm to anyone,” his sister, O’koia Nixon, said during a vigil for Henderson held last week in Hollywood.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

South Yorkshire Police have named Shanice Brookes, 30, as the "innocent bystander" killed outside One Four One in West Street in the early hours of Monday.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Before the trial, his lawyer said Daniel was innocent.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Nali ignored the plate he made for her and went to the woodpile and began to furiously slam the ax into innocent stumps.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young




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