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
“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
The courage to ask forgiveness, and also the courage to grant forgiveness.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2023
“And we came up with an axiom: that in government, it is much easier to ask forgiveness than to get permission.”
From Seattle Times • Apr. 20, 2023
To ask forgiveness, repeatedly, was what congregations were mosdy expected to do, all the while listening to choirs and priests singing at great length about the same sentiment.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
