penitential

Example Sentences

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Weeks later, during the penitential Yom Kippur prayers in a small Berlin synagogue, Rosenzweig reversed his decision.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

It also marks the beginning of the penitential Lenten season.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2024

In the eyes of the German public, Stadler's guilty plea did not look particularly penitential.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2023

It’s the last gasp of fun before the penitential season of Lent begins.

From Washington Post • Feb. 28, 2022

My fellow-prisoners were listening apparently with interest; great solemnity prevailed, and penitential tears were flowing.

From The Iron Furnace Slavery and Secession by Aughey, John H.