repent

Example Sentences

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Grinch boosters point out that the villain repents and reforms at the end of the story, shedding his pathological hatred of Christmas.

From Los Angeles Times

John Paul visited him in prison in December 1983, where he repented for the crime but did not specify his motives.

From Barron's

At the time of his 2024 conversion, Brand declared that he had repented of his past and that he would "acknowledge that I am in a battle against myself."

From Salon

It can't both be true that the accusations are false and also that Hegseth repents of his behavior, as multiple journalists have pointed out.

From Salon

Writing a column is a recurring opportunity to make mistakes in plain sight and repent them at leisure.

From Los Angeles Times