remorsefulness
Example Sentences
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But despite the mental health factor and Clayton’s remorsefulness, the judge said he could not find a reason to sentence him below the standard range and handed down a 58-month sentence, the Columbian reported.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 28, 2021
“Although I appreciate Hinch’s remorsefulness, I must hold him accountable for the conduct of his team, particularly since he had full knowledge of the conduct,” Mr. Manfred wrote.
From New York Times ● Jan. 13, 2020
"Once, sir, I spoke of business to a stranger, and I was always sorry; I did mischief," said the old woman, with a vague remorsefulness.
From The Tenants of Malory Volume 2 of 3 by Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan
He was a little afraid of her, and now that she had lost her naive enthusiasm he was conscious of a vague remorsefulness for his interrupted work in the forest.
From A First Family of Tasajara by Harte, Bret
"But, papa!" she exclaimed, in sudden remorsefulness, "you won't take any risks that you can honorably escape?"
From An Original Belle by Roe, Edward Payson
