contrite

Example Sentences

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Metcalf said Wednesday he wouldn’t get into about the specifics of what he and Carroll talked about but sounded contrite.

From Seattle Times

Speaking after practice Friday, but before the suspension had been announced, Kamara was contrite and expressed a desire to make wiser decisions going forward.

From Seattle Times

Defence lawyers, in a court filing, said their client was "humbled, contrite, and extraordinarily remorseful for his actions".

From BBC

"Now is the time to be contrite," she said.

From BBC

He said EcoHealth Alliance “has not been contrite about their failures.”

From Washington Times