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confession

[kuhn-fesh-uhn] / kənˈfɛʃ ən /


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When Emma tries to explain herself the day after the confession, she admits, “I liked the aesthetics of it.”

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

On Thursday, he issued a highly unusual document preservation order in light of the department’s confession.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

However, in November, Sullivan gave his only media interview to the BBC and claimed he had been "stitched up" after his arrest, including being fed information to make his false confession sound plausible.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Sammie, an emerging blues singer, penned the piece as a confession to his pastor father and his performance was powerful enough to set the roof a juke joint on fire.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

Elizabeth, a little astonished at the need for confession betrayed by this proud woman, listened, nevertheless, with great sympathy.

From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin