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Recent Examples of conscience
Up next, as Ukraine takes the fight to Russia, our next guest calls his vote this week for more aid to Ukraine a moral conscience issue.
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ABC News, 7 June 2026
But there was a cold, sick knot in the pit of my stomach, signaling that my conscience was weighing in.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Governor Barr's speech is an act of institutional conscience from within the Federal Reserve itself.
—Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
In the second, two professional athletes become involved in some non-consensual behavior, and the fallout from a long trial and verdict weighs heavily on the conscience of one if not the other.
—The Know, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
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ABC News, 7 June 2026
But there was a cold, sick knot in the pit of my stomach, signaling that my conscience was weighing in.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Governor Barr's speech is an act of institutional conscience from within the Federal Reserve itself.
—Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
In the second, two professional athletes become involved in some non-consensual behavior, and the fallout from a long trial and verdict weighs heavily on the conscience of one if not the other.
—The Know, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conscience
Noun
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Regardless, not every player is drafted with stardom in mind.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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The Virgo moon offers opportunities to share what’s on your mind with others.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Noun
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In the Greek world, honor isn’t tethered to morality.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
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At the heart of this debate is a fundamental disagreement about sexuality, morality and identity.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Clemens concluded by addressing the friction between league initiatives and the personal values of the players on the field.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Falling property values are not only a worry for property owners but for towns and cities that base local tax collections on those values.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
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Still, there are some smart, well-meaning voices of caution who warn Democrats against forgetting their scruples.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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Colonial authorities regularly questioned their character, scruples, and business practices; Grietje and Anthony returned the favor.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The United Kingdom is on course for its sixth prime minister in some seven years, as one political leader after another proves no match for a stubbornly weak economy, which has weighed on incomes and living standards, wearing down the electorate.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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The sheriff said the agency remains committed to transparency, professionalism and ethical standards.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Noun
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Others develop dangerous fluctuations in blood pressure and abnormal heart rhythms because the autonomic nervous system becomes affected.—
Faye Chiu,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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Let heart guide tone, and your message lands.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
23 June 2026
Noun
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The sumptuous production, directed by LaTanya Richardson Jackson with solidarity for Cleage’s characters, provides a marvelous showcase for Woodward to slink around on Beowulf Boritt’s glamorous five-star set in costume designer Emilio Sosa’s inspired Pucci-esque outfits.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Families with young children could ride all the rides, see the shows and meet multiple characters in a day, if lines aren’t too long, but the park isn’t meant to be treated like a checklist.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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“Conscience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conscience. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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