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making amends

noun as in amende honorable

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When he brings death to another god’s door, any attempts at making amends are weak or simply too late.

From Salon

It was possible to frame the conviction as a redemption tale for the LAPD, with a new generation of cops making amends for the missteps of their predecessors.

But France had butchered numerous try-scoring opportunities in a surprise defeat by England at Allianz Stadium last time out, and looked intent on making amends.

From BBC

This is not simply about making amends for defeat to Manchester United at Wembley in the final of this same competition two years ago.

From BBC

On the other hand, he has also been criticized by some estranged parents, because his book asks them to reflect on the role their actions may have played and to consider making amends.

From Salon

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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