reformed

Example Sentences

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In the title piece, a reformed bandit is regaled—and possibly lured back to a life of adventuring—by the confessions of a confidence woman.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

She has reformed oil regulations and enacted a historic amnesty law.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

It is natural and logical that we would wish for the latter types of regime to be heavily reformed or outright replaced — especially with the local populace leading the way.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Tom Bradshaw, president of the NFU, said the reformed SFI scheme appeared "to strike the right balance between simplifying the process and maintaining flexibility".

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

They spared those who proved they could be reformed.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston