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In statements delivered in court on Tuesday, they appeared contrite and emotional when revisiting the murders.

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AMMAN, Jordan — The message was contrite but direct.

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In the second season, which is on right now, I'm a little more contrite.

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Former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez was anything but contrite after being sentenced to 11 years in prison on federal corruption charges Wednesday.

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Within the week, the president has morphed from being contrite and apologetic, hoping to avoid impeachment, to brazenly defiant, vowing to fight on as the net closed in on him.

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