chastened

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Chastened, he launched his campaign earlier to help with fundraising and provide more time for door-to-door politicking.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2023

Chastened, Boufal posted: "I also dedicate the victory to you of course. We are proud to represent all our brothers on the continent. TOGETHER."

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2022

Chastened but defiant, Truss acknowledged Monday that “mistakes were made” — but insisted she would lead the Conservatives into the next national election.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 18, 2022

Chastened, this group continued holding regular Wednesday luncheons and Zoom calls.

From Washington Post • Jul. 31, 2021

Chastened, they sailed on, but en route word reached them that Sumatra had fallen to the French and so they observed the transit inconclusively from the Cape of Good Hope.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson