contrition
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So too was "Mao's Guilt": a life-sized replica of the so-called supreme leader kneeling in a pose of solemn contrition.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026
When Paul pressed him again about his lack of apology, lack of contrition, and inability to even say he “misspoke,” while ribbing him about his “low impulse control” and presentation of “machismo,” Mullin didn’t waver.
From Slate • Mar. 18, 2026
Here was a chance for Redzepi to redeem himself with true contrition.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
Its old meaning was an act of clemency extended by a legal authority in recognition of a convicted person’s contrition and commitment to reform.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025
She curled her tail between her legs, grinned with toothy contrition, and presented her belly at my feet.
From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith
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