repent

Example Sentences

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A column is a recurring opportunity to err in plain sight, then repent, Doyle McManus says.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2025

He asked the judge questions at his sentencing, including, “Does the record reflect that I repent in my sins?”

From Seattle Times • Apr. 3, 2024

The Tulkarm Brigades statement said anyone who had been working with Israeli security services had until Dec. 5 to come forward and repent.

From Reuters • Nov. 25, 2023

On Yom Kippur, Jews all over the world will fast, pray, avoid work or play and otherwise repent both for their sins and those of humanity as a whole.

From Salon • Sep. 24, 2023

Now I realize we go so Pop can repent.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick