absolution
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Did writing the book make you think about aging or absolution differently at all?
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026
Unlike all those other Aronofsky characters, who must annihilate themselves in search of absolution or perfection, Hank will probably be okay.
From Salon • Aug. 29, 2025
Still, Isaacs doesn't believe a full absolution of Gibson's sins is appropriate.
From Salon • Jun. 17, 2025
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 • Mar. 30, 2025
I have told this story many times, not out of bravado, but out of a need for absolution.
From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Vocabulary lists containing absolution
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"Maus II: And Here My Troubles Began" by Art Spiegelman
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