convictions
Example Sentences
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About 70 percent of these detainees have no criminal convictions.
From Slate ● Oct. 1, 2026
Thousands rallied in Kosovo on Thursday against the war crimes convictions of former president Hashim Thaci, as EU chief Ursula von der Leyen urged respect for the court during a visit to Pristina.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
The findings involving criminal convictions were also based on a relatively limited number of studies.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026
While extradition remains unlikely, the convictions could renew diplomatic tensions between Italy and Egypt.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
Many judges, prosecutors, and defense lawyers do a poor job of recognizing the special needs of the mentally disabled, which leads to wrongful convictions, lengthier prison terms, and high rates of recidivism.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
