chastened

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Chastened, Boufal posted: "I also dedicate the victory to you of course. We are proud to represent all our brothers on the continent. TOGETHER."

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2022

Chastened but defiant, Truss acknowledged Monday that “mistakes were made” — but insisted she would lead the Conservatives into the next national election.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 18, 2022

Chastened, defeated and shamed, Germany demilitarized at the insistence of the victorious Allies and soon adopted a constitution banning “wars of aggression.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2022

Chastened by the U.S. and E.U. actions, the Indian government also fined the companies and barred them from registering new processors or exporters.

From New York Times • Feb. 13, 2022

Chastened, Cora snatched up her things, wishing to be the first one out the door.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead