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Judges are asked to recuse when their impartiality can reasonably be questioned because we don’t think it’s appropriate for judges to have prejudged a matter before them and told us their views in advance.

From Slate • May 29, 2024

“I’m not ready to leave. I belong here,” the Major declares, and you can just about hear the defiance in Johansson’s voice, perhaps addressing those who may have prejudged her performance sight unseen.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2017

She blamed the media for ruining her father's reputation and said Swiss prosecutors appeared to have prejudged him.

From Reuters • Oct. 4, 2015

Earlier this week, Saban pointed out the frequent upsets this season while chiding reporters who perhaps have prejudged this an easy win.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 12, 2012

You, gentlemen, have prejudged him innocent and inviolable!

From The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution by Sue, Eug?ne