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Jury Found Defendant Guilty Charged Find Sb Guilty/Innocent

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Keyword guilty
Sub Entry Number 1
Type of Sentence
Error Sentence The jury charged the defendant guilty.
Correct Sentence The jury found the defendant guilty.
Cloze Error Sentence The jury [[charged]] the defendant guilty.
Cloze Sentence The jury [[found]] the defendant guilty.
Cloze Answer found
Choices charged | found
Explanation

find sb guilty/innocent: 'Despite the flimsy evidence, the jury found her guilty.' 'The accused was found guilty and sentenced to five years' imprisonment.'

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