as in acquitted
free from guilt or blame
none of us is exactly cleanhanded in this affair
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That innocent people are disappearing into El Salvador’s prisons is no secret—making the embrace of Bukele a disturbing signal of just how far a strongman can go without losing political ground.—
Gisela Salim-Peyer,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025 -
His innocent questions were always softened by stoner jokes.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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From the gilded cash registers adorned with golden nifflers to the giant-friendly floo-powder fireplace in the queue for Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry, every detail is impeccable.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2025
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This was all conducted politely, in impeccable English, and without undue delay.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 Apr. 2025
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With valuations soaring and a faultless pedigree, Land Rover Defenders are a popular choice for restoration.—
Tim Stevens,
Robb Report,
12 Mar. 2025
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Montaigne doesn’t seem to present himself in an especially noble or faultless way.—
Jonny Thomson,
Big Think,
16 Dec. 2024
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“Cleanhanded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleanhanded. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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