absolution

Example Sentences

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She leaned in and whispered an absolution: You are not a prisoner anymore.

From Los Angeles Times

Unlike all those other Aronofsky characters, who must annihilate themselves in search of absolution or perfection, Hank will probably be okay.

From Salon

Still, Isaacs doesn't believe a full absolution of Gibson's sins is appropriate.

From Salon

While absolution is central to Welby's lifelong faith, his forgiveness of Smyth may sit uncomfortably with some survivors, who have accused him of failing to engage with them.

From BBC

For some, procrastination until the precipice of death inevitably led to a rather stressful process of deathbed absolution.

From Salon