conscience
Example Sentences
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The judges who are defending the Constitution and the rule of law are courageous examples for pro-democracy Americans and other people of conscience.
From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026
“They rest on considerations that go to the substance of an accused’s position before the law. The public conscience must be satisfied that fairness dominates the administration of justice.”
From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026
Many would say our ability to have a conscience is a gift from God.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
"Followers will still feel, as a matter of conscience, that they still need to abstain because of the pressure to go above and beyond in showing their loyalty to the organisation," he said.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
She always had a bad conscience afterwards, but she couldn't help herself.
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
Vocabulary lists containing conscience
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