ask forgiveness

Example Sentences

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When she was on her deathbed, it fell to Weinstein to ask forgiveness for the family taking away her car keys once she could no longer drive safely.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2024

“I want to take advantage of this opportunity to ask forgiveness from my children and from my family,” said Guadalupe.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2023

“But today, on this day of remembrance, I ask forgiveness for the clear failure to act in the face of this crime against humanity,” he added.

From Washington Times • Jul. 1, 2023

“We cannot absolve ourselves. Nor do we ask forgiveness from those affected to make ourselves feel better.”

From Seattle Times • Nov. 18, 2021

I start writing to Tom, writing and deleting, writing and deleting, trying to find ways to ask forgiveness for the things I said last night.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins