chastened
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The men barrel out of the forest chastened but revivified.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
The “Thrift Shop” rapper has emerged a hero, and a chastened Sheeran and Gillette Stadium owner Robert Kraft have pledged to donate millions toward humanitarian causes in “the region.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
There is also a point to prove for Rohl and his chastened squad.
From BBC ● May 9, 2026
Well, I was neither totally broke nor fully chastened and was eager to make back my losses.
From Barron's ● Dec. 31, 2025
“I won’t mess with any more of your—stuff,” Donovan promised, chastened.
From "Ungifted" by Gordon Korman
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