penitence

Example Sentences

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What I’ve learned from them during this shared season of penitence has strengthened my conviction that non-Muslims need to learn about Islam and get beyond the stereotypes and misconceptions of both the left and right.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

As with an estimated 10 million other Mexicans who will make their way to the basilica this month, their journey had been an act of faith, of penitence, and of thanks.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2025

"This Christmas, God's Church itself needs to come again to the manger and strip off her finery and kneel in penitence and adoration. And be changed," he said.

From BBC • Dec. 25, 2024

It would be nice if these men would reflect on how they lost their way, but the good news is that we don't need their penitence.

From Salon • Sep. 6, 2023

“It’s my fault. I was rude to the interviewer,” I say, with what I try to pass off as penitence.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood