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remorseful

[ri-mawrs-fuhl] / rɪˈmɔrs fəl /


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He’s deeply remorseful about how he wronged family, friends and colleagues.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

McLaughlin's lawyer Paul Mullen told the court his client was genuinely remorseful and had told a social worker: "I regret every bit of this".

From BBC • May 13, 2026

"Had he been remorseful, he would have pleaded guilty a lot sooner."

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Her lawyer, Joseph Katati, described Edwards as a remorseful first offender with potential.

From BBC • Dec. 2, 2025

He’d had no disciplinary violations and the staff at Chad had described him as motivated to participate in treatment programs and remorseful about his crime.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater




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