innocence
Example Sentences
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Ramsey's story is one of youthful innocence shaped by harsh experience; beauty forged in pain.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
Roberts-Smith has maintained his innocence throughout, launching a multi-million-dollar legal suit against the newspapers that first reported on the allegations.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
However, the “Hannah Montana” star did not end her mockery there—going on to accuse Cooper of feigning innocence about the proximity of their properties.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
He has maintained his innocence but faces a possible life sentence.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
The offended divinity gave not a thought to whether the youth had purposely insulted her or had come there in all innocence.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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