guilt
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“Of course, this does not amount to guilt, but we still must work openly and transparently to uncover the truth,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
And that’s perfectly OK for them, because they won’t suffer a pang of guilt because of their decision, and they won’t actually feel better about accepting the $150 if they give half of it away.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026
Years later, her complicity filled her with retroactive rage and guilt.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
In the new world of capital jurisprudence, however, nothing is simple, even when it could help determine the guilt or innocence of someone who faces execution.
From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026
I tried to shake off the guilt, remind myself that I’d only just got here and was hardly in a position to help others.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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