penitent

Example Sentences

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The ceremonies see brotherhoods of “nazarenos,” or penitents, with tall conical hats, monkish robes and hoods carrying or escorting the magnificent carriages through ancient streets of cities and towns nationwide.

From Seattle Times

Thompson: We don’t make specific policy claims because we’re approaching as people who are penitent, not people who dictate the terms.

From Washington Post

A copy of the memo was provided to Reuters by a company spokesman and is the latest in a series of penitent statements by the world’s largest asset manager.

From Reuters

Private discussions between clergy and penitents are considered by many religions to be sacrosanct.

From Washington Times

Belichick began appearing before the news media in hoodies that were even more tattered than usual: the emperor now a penitent in sackcloth, muttering about past accomplishments and making uncharacteristic excuses.

From New York Times