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absolution

[ab-suh-loo-shuhn] / ˌæb səˈlu ʃən /


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But even if you don’t believe any of that, Leo is the head of the Roman Catholic Church, the largest organization on Earth spreading that message of absolution through belief.

From Salon Apr. 18, 2026

Did writing the book make you think about aging or absolution differently at all?

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 26, 2026

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




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