contrition
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In the February town hall with foundation employees, internally known as “BG Unplugged,” Gates addressed the Epstein ties with a mix of contrition and defiance.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
In response, Peters thanked Polis, apologized and expressed contrition.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 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
"Far from distancing himself from his earlier extremist views, he confirms that he still holds them. Far from showing contrition, he is presenting himself as the victim of a conspiracy," he added.
From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025
But she forgave him when he had made a proper act of contrition.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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