remorse
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In April 2026, a court in Shenzhen said Xu had pleaded guilty and "expressed remorse" for crimes including fraud, embezzlement and bribery.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
The social work report on him said he showed little to no remorse or insight, the sheriff said.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
His regret lingers alongside his grief, allowing the viewer to understand his complex feelings of remorse.
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026
In a court filing ahead of the sentencing, Boelter’s attorneys said his plea and request for multiple life sentences was an effort in showing remorse.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
I feel a pang of excitement, then remorse, and then nausea.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 20–25
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"Marriage is a Private Affair" by Chinua Achebe
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