atonement

Example Sentences

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She also advocated that the federal government pay massive financial reparations to Black Americans as atonement for centuries of slavery and discrimination.

From Seattle Times

Thirty-five years after they won that apology — and survivors of prison camps received $20,000 each— those advocates are now demanding atonement for Black Americans whose ancestors were enslaved.

From Seattle Times

Now, a chance for a measure of atonement.

From Seattle Times

What matters is that an honest and humble attempt is made toward true atonement for everything from decades of housing discrimination to a criminal justice system steeped in systemic racism.

From Los Angeles Times

The painting features no dark, watery eyes yearning for atonement or absolution.

From Washington Post