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

“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