remorse

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Steyer has repeatedly expressed remorse about his former firm’s ties with the detention company.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

He said Huczynski took full responsibility for what he had done and showed "remorse, embarrassment and shame", recognised the impact - causing alarm and panic - and apologised unreservedly for his behaviour.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Williams responded, “You know, it is what it is. I feel, like, no remorse for that.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

But they felt remorse as well, as employees of a company that had failed its people.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

Then when Wang Lung heard her say this all his old remorse smote him and he answered her fiercely, “I will have no death in my house and I can pay the silver.”

From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck