remorsefulness
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But despite the mental health factor and Clayton’s remorsefulness, the judge said he could not find a reason to sentence him below the standard range and handed down a 58-month sentence, the Columbian reported.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 28, 2021
“Although I appreciate Hinch’s remorsefulness, I must hold him accountable for the conduct of his team, particularly since he had full knowledge of the conduct,” Mr. Manfred wrote.
From New York Times ● Jan. 13, 2020
"Yes—but forgive me, darling!" he broke out again, with a sudden vague remorsefulness, as he once more sought her elusive hand.
From A Ward of the Golden Gate by Bret Harte
"Once, sir, I spoke of business to a stranger, and I was always sorry; I did mischief," said the old woman, with a vague remorsefulness.
From The Tenants of Malory Volume 2 of 3 by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
This recalling of innocence and joy in the hour of remorsefulness and woe; this is as heating red-hot the pincers that tear us.
From Pierre; or The Ambiguities by Herman Melville
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