contrite

Example Sentences

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Given the silence on wartime crimes in Japanese textbooks and the actions of some politicians, they argue that Japanese leaders are not contrite.

From Washington Times

On Friday, Ellis appeared contrite as he spoke to the board in a meeting shown via a live stream.

From Washington Post

Lévy, at the time, was contrite and complimented the hoaxer for his ruse.

From New York Times

These two, just hours from the battlefield, were by turns contrite and defensive.

From Washington Post

China initially had a contrite tone about the balloon, saying that it was a weather craft that had drifted off course.

From New York Times