contrition
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When Paul pressed him again about his lack of apology, lack of contrition, and inability to even say he “misspoke,” while ribbing him about his “low impulse control” and presentation of “machismo,” Mullin didn’t waver.
From Slate • Mar. 18, 2026
At her sentencing, Peters repeatedly insulted the judge and never showed an ounce of contrition.
From Salon • Jan. 3, 2026
Its old meaning was an act of clemency extended by a legal authority in recognition of a convicted person’s contrition and commitment to reform.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025
And the old political playbook — confession, contrition, capitulation — is obviously no longer operative, as candidates find it not only possible but even advantageous to brazen their way through storms of uproar and opprobrium.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2025
Grabbing ones earlobes in India is a sign of contrition for one’s actions.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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