social conscience
Americannoun
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social consciences
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I am not sure endowing Sonny with a social conscience, presumably intended to point up the material’s contemporary relevance, is an improvement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 31, 2026
The company, founded by Susan Albert Loewenberg and seven other women in 1974 during the heyday of the liberation movements, was formed with a strong social conscience.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2025
"I feel fortunate for inheriting a social conscience and an interest in what was going on around me," he says.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2024
“Amy was selfless always, she wanted more for others but never for herself. Generous supporter of worthy causes, she was the social conscience of our family.”
From Seattle Times ● May 4, 2023
“That’s what social conscience gets you,” Ralf said as he helped Matt climb down.
From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer
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