acquitting
- present participle of acquit.
Example Sentences
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Middleton was reportedly one of several senators considering voting to convict Paxton, although he ultimately joined the majority in acquitting him.
From Salon ● May 23, 2026
Garcia's opportunities have been limited this season despite acquitting himself well in the United States and he proved himself again.
From Barron's ● Jan. 4, 2026
Trial juries engage in nullification much more frequently, acquitting a defendant because they believe the prosecution to be unjust.
From Slate ● Sep. 4, 2025
As the sound of the "not guilty" rung out in the courtroom for the first time, acquitting Combs of the most severe crime of racketeering, the rapper kept his head low.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2025
"Your worship may have a day for acquitting scores with him more conveniently than you could have done this morning," said Botello.
From Calavar or The Knight of The Conquest, A Romance of Mexico by Bird, Robert Montgomery
