contrition

Example Sentences

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Its old meaning was an act of clemency extended by a legal authority in recognition of a convicted person’s contrition and commitment to reform.

From The Wall Street Journal

And the old political playbook — confession, contrition, capitulation — is obviously no longer operative, as candidates find it not only possible but even advantageous to brazen their way through storms of uproar and opprobrium.

From Los Angeles Times

But what was less clear is whether the party needs to show more contrition about how they arrived at such a low point.

From BBC

The mitigation is meant for those who show contrition or really were unjustly convicted.

From The Wall Street Journal

But it was in a statement that showed little contrition and emphasised his innocence.

From BBC