remorseful
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Her lawyer, Joseph Katati, described Edwards as a remorseful first offender with potential.
From BBC • Dec. 2, 2025
Mr Jones said he was "remorseful" for his actions.
From BBC • Oct. 31, 2025
Sean Penn, “One Battle After Another” “I love Stellan Skarsgård in ‘Sentimental Value,’ a brilliant mix of selfish, remorseful and eccentric.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 23, 2025
The conflict between Erivo’s all-seeing, all-feeling Jesus and Lambert’s competitive yet remorseful Judas was thrillingly brought to life in their different yet wholly compatible musical styles.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 4, 2025
“C’mon. Make sure y’all sound remorseful, all right?”
From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
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