ask forgiveness
Example Sentences
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Choosing, almost every time, to paint first and ask forgiveness later.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2024
When she was on her deathbed, it fell to Weinstein to ask forgiveness for the family taking away her car keys once she could no longer drive safely.
From Salon • Feb. 20, 2024
“But today, on this day of remembrance, I ask forgiveness for the clear failure to act in the face of this crime against humanity,” he added.
From Washington Times • Jul. 1, 2023
“I offer my condolences, and I ask forgiveness for all the victims.”
From Seattle Times • Apr. 15, 2022
To ask forgiveness, repeatedly, was what congregations were mosdy expected to do, all the while listening to choirs and priests singing at great length about the same sentiment.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
