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Recent Examples of self-incrimination
With Guevara already pleading the Fifth to avoid self-incrimination, the plaintiffs’ attorneys could pepper him with questions in front of a jury that would hear, over and over, his refusal to answer.
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Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
The congresswoman declined to testify during Thursday’s ethics hearing, citing her 5th Amendment right against self-incrimination.
—Stephen Groves, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
That case was overturned in 2021 after the state Supreme Court vacated the sentence, finding he was denied protection against self-incrimination.
—Lindsay Good, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2026
While the target of a grand jury can endeavor to present witnesses, including themselves, that generally never happens because of the danger of self-incrimination.
—John E. Jones Iii, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2026
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Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
The congresswoman declined to testify during Thursday’s ethics hearing, citing her 5th Amendment right against self-incrimination.
—Stephen Groves, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
That case was overturned in 2021 after the state Supreme Court vacated the sentence, finding he was denied protection against self-incrimination.
—Lindsay Good, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2026
While the target of a grand jury can endeavor to present witnesses, including themselves, that generally never happens because of the danger of self-incrimination.
—John E. Jones Iii, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-incrimination
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The tweak to Molinar’s contract comes forward as Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath conducts a nationwide search for a potential new superintendent, which will include Molinar as a candidate, following his declaration of a state takeover in late October.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Dec. 2025
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Following that blast, Thailand suspended all work on the peace agreement, and accused Cambodia of violating the joint declaration by laying fresh landmines – a claim Cambodia vehemently denies.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
9 Dec. 2025
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Of course, the confession was met with an uproar of laughter.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
8 Dec. 2025
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Her confession prompts Corenswet's Superman to chuckle and grin — but according to the actor, that wasn't the reaction Gunn was looking for.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Dec. 2025
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Indeed, the book, which is the first in a series, contains all the uplifting sayings from the 2022 hit song and gives parents a way to bring positive affirmations into their home and encourage their kids’ development and growth in a way that is both personal and fun.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
10 Dec. 2025
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Sometimes things like affirmations and self-love and buying new clothing just aren’t enough.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
2 Dec. 2025
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But Levine’s attorney Stanley Helinski didn’t challenge the town’s assertion that Levine believed the messages originated from his personal Facebook account.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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In an April 15 memo, the city manager takes issue with Reilly’s assertion that the city had not complied with the requirements of state law.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
10 June 2026
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Reyna’s goal was a perfect example of Pochettino’s insistence of concentrating on the team over individuals.—
James Robson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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Multiple fans have even suggested the league offices should investigate De'Aaron Fox for throwing the game in the second half, citing several instances including his insistence on going for a layup on the penultimate possession instead of dribbling out more clock or even waiting to be fouled.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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The former Soul Gastrolounge space has been vacant for nearly four years, and while rumors have recently circulated online about possible new tenants, including mentions of a fast-casual chain or even a mattress store, there’s no confirmation that any of them are legitimate.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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The Select Committee on Intelligence on Thursday announced a confirmation hearing for Clayton on June 17, a rapid pace that could set him on a speedy path to confirmation.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
11 June 2026
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Recently, many have depicted motherhood as a harrowing ordeal of failure and self-reproach.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
30 Jan. 2026
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Even Gael, just arrived, tries to gauge if Joe might be afflicted by similar self-reproach.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
23 Dec. 2025
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Probst, an engineer by trade and his own admission, was almost exclusively asked about his role in developing the Next Gen car — the stock car used by the NASCAR Cup Series — and why NASCAR decided to develop and institute it.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Dec. 2025
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The day-use fee of $15 per vehicle can be paid online or at the park, while Utah residents can opt to use the Utah State Park Pass to cover their admission.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Self-incrimination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-incrimination. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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