Example Sentences

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Repenting historical wrongs is a national pastime in Germany.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2022

Repenting of their hard bargain, the Chinese provoked a renewal of hostilities, which resulted in a heavier downfall.

From The Awakening of China by Martin, W. A. P. (William Alexander Parsons)

Oh! mother, couldst thou see me here, And know my deepest gloom, Thou wouldst forgive thy erring son, And heal his broken heart; Repenting, thou wouldst soothe his grief, And words of love impart.

From Poems With a Sketch of the Life and Experience of Annie R. Smith by Smith, Rebekah

Repenting the easy faith which had suffered him to delay an examination, he hastened to impart the intelligence, which soon spread dismay and confusion throughout the garrison.

From The Rivals of Acadia An Old Story of the New World by Cheney, Harriet Vaughan

When April's over he begins Repenting of his former sins; From tree to tree he takes his way, But this is all he finds to say: Cuckoo!

From First Plays by Milne, A. A. (Alan Alexander)