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

“We cannot absolve ourselves. Nor do we ask forgiveness from those affected to make ourselves feel better.”

From Seattle Times • Nov. 18, 2021

“I have found that with the Scythedom, it is better to ask forgiveness than permission,” he told them.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman