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contrition

[kuhn-trish-uhn] / kənˈtrɪʃ ən /


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Contrition was in order for Stormy Daniels’ lawyer, who said Thursday that he regretted comparing Rudolph W. Giuliani, the public face of President Trump’s legal team, to a pig in several interviews Wednesday.

From Washington Times • Jun. 7, 2018

Contrition is far more important than miracles in understanding Jesus the man and Christianity the belief.

From New York Times • Apr. 23, 2018

During the lesson, Isatu sits in a rocking chair, teaching the children about the Act of Contrition, a prayer asking God for forgiveness for sins committed.

From Washington Post • Jul. 13, 2016

Contrition has been shown and apologies made to those affected – and I will say that I can still count as friends all the women I ever had a relationship with.

From The Guardian • Oct. 3, 2015

Over and over through my mind ran the words of the Act of Contrition.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya




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