repent

Example Sentences

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Carvey told Sherman's Gaetz that he had time to repent.

From Salon • Dec. 8, 2024

He asked the judge questions at his sentencing, including, “Does the record reflect that I repent in my sins?”

From Seattle Times • Apr. 3, 2024

But I usually try to repent for my sins of having a busy week and keep it healthy by clean eating.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 28, 2023

"Not only do I not repent any of this, I am proud of it," he added.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2023

Meme managed to repent her impulse in a fraction of a second, but the repentance changed immediately into a cruel satisfaction on seeing that his hand too was sweaty and cold.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez