as in beliefs
an idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge
held deep convictions about life after death
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Recent Examples of convictions
More than a dozen national and international journalism associations wrote a joint letter calling on the government to withdraw its case after the men's convictions were upheld by a lower court of appeal in March.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
In the six cases, Ramsey County Attorney John Choi criticized McGee's characterization of events, but said his conclusions did not impact any of the convictions.
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Aki Nace,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Some prosecutors have created units designed to take another look at past convictions in which new evidence could be obtained.
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Aj Willingham,
AJC.com,
22 June 2026
According to authorities, Ortiz-Garcia’s criminal history includes state convictions for drug distribution and weapon possession offenses, which disqualify him from having a firearm or ammunition.
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Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
The unsealing of the disciplinary findings came one day after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court sharply rebuked Krasner’s office for misleading courts, withholding evidence, and violating its duty of candor in multiple efforts to overturn murder convictions.
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Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
19 June 2026
In defense of the players, San Francisco Archdiocese spokesman Peter Marlow stated that people of faith should not be compelled to suppress their convictions in public life.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
The convictions come after authorities connected the couple to the deaths of 11 dogs that the couple took in for training services.
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Seamus Bozeman
follow,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Only one of those convictions was the result of a case that went to trial, and the fate of that defendant, Carson David Schewe, was left to the jury.
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Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
ABC News,
24 June 2026
In the six cases, Ramsey County Attorney John Choi criticized McGee's characterization of events, but said his conclusions did not impact any of the convictions.
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Aki Nace,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Some prosecutors have created units designed to take another look at past convictions in which new evidence could be obtained.
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Aj Willingham,
AJC.com,
22 June 2026
According to authorities, Ortiz-Garcia’s criminal history includes state convictions for drug distribution and weapon possession offenses, which disqualify him from having a firearm or ammunition.
—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
The unsealing of the disciplinary findings came one day after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court sharply rebuked Krasner’s office for misleading courts, withholding evidence, and violating its duty of candor in multiple efforts to overturn murder convictions.
—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
19 June 2026
In defense of the players, San Francisco Archdiocese spokesman Peter Marlow stated that people of faith should not be compelled to suppress their convictions in public life.
—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
The convictions come after authorities connected the couple to the deaths of 11 dogs that the couple took in for training services.
—
Seamus Bozeman
follow,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Only one of those convictions was the result of a case that went to trial, and the fate of that defendant, Carson David Schewe, was left to the jury.
—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convictions
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But Manfred also acknowledged that MLB has tried to avoid putting players in the position of being required to take part in commemorative events that may conflict with their religious beliefs or values.
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Greenspan embraced some of her beliefs and paid tribute to her in his 2007 memoir.
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Because in a country increasingly divided by social justice causes and their opposing viewpoints, fans increasingly care where their sports teams stand — sometimes to fans' glee or chagrin — depending on whether their opinions agree with that of their teams or leagues.
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The price supposedly settles where those opinions meet.
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In the absence of an official investigation, the incident last September has been magnified, and perhaps embellished, in the minds of veterans living on the campus, a community defined by the vulnerability of physical disability, substance use and trauma.
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Le Cren’s interviews with team members and coaches consistently hit home how sports competition strengthens bodies and minds to bring out the best in people — confidence, cooperation, leadership, skills and tenacity.
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Pets can have a positive impact on our mood by reducing feelings of anxiety and sadness.
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And second, showing up alone can create some feelings of anxiety even for the most outgoing people.
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Hike, walk, run or bike the flat trails at Cochran Shoals, with beautiful views of the Chattahoochee River, plenty of woods and marshes to explore, and a few 5K training loops.
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Though the snowcapped mountain landscapes are quite visible from just about any of the estate’s rooms—including the six bedrooms and great room with high ceilings and a fireplace—the views are best from this particular terrace.
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“Convictions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convictions. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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