remorseful
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He’s deeply remorseful about how he wronged family, friends and colleagues.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
McLaughlin's lawyer Paul Mullen told the court his client was genuinely remorseful and had told a social worker: "I regret every bit of this".
From BBC • May 13, 2026
He said he was "genuinely remorseful" and recognised he should have involved the police at an early stage.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
"On the night in question, it was a moment of opportunity which he took, and he is genuinely remorseful for his behaviour," she said.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
“C’mon. Make sure y’all sound remorseful, all right?”
From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
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