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Main Entry:
pen·i·tent
[
pen
-i-t
uh
nt
]
/
ˈpɛn
ɪ
tənt
/
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Part of Speech:
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penitent
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Example Sentences
Just what might have been done by a penitent nation is not made clear.
There was a penitent nature to the soldier's words.
But the idea is not that a nation of penitents would make better fighters.
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Just what might have been done by a penitent nation is not made clear.
There was a penitent nature to the soldier's words.
He visits her grave, penitent.
It is strange to think – but the original idea behind penitentiaries was for the prisoners to be penitent.
There may be much to be penitent about.
The penitent man shall pass.
Noun
But the idea is not that a nation of penitents would make better fighters.
It was a haven for the pious and tbe penitent.
The penitent asked him why he had so much spared his weakness.
The priest may not, even of his voluntary accord, testify as to what was said in the confessional booth by the penitent.
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