redeem
Example Sentences
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But it doesn’t take much to detect the pride he has in his son, whose work may not reliably pay the bills but has brought public recognition and a sense of redeeming purpose.
From Los Angeles Times
Tolkien, a scholar of Old English, studied the “theory of courage” found in poems such as the ancient epic “Beowulf,” redeeming what he called the “noble northern spirit” from the fascists who would pervert it.
About 15% of the technology BDC’s investors took Blue Owl up on its offer and redeemed, the person familiar with the matter said.
Suarez redeemed himself and ignited the home crowd with a clinical finish to beat Lucas Chevalier after 74 minutes.
From Barron's
Whether or not that rebuttal is persuasive, in the end Flanner redeemed herself.
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