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Contrition
Contrition meaning
The state of being contrite; sincere penitence or remorse. | The act of grinding or rubbing to powder.
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At the same time, his contrition was swift and genuine and, in the heat of the moment, in a physical and sometimes brutal sport, his action doesn’t register anywhere near the top of the list of evil rugby deeds.
Gorsuch’s appearance may have been an act of contrition, designed to placate Trump’s wrath.
It may be that the electorate has already decided that it wants a symbolic display of contrition from the Conservative Party, whatever the GDP numbers say.
It's a noble cause not easily accomplished, with the Amish being an example of the kind of sub-culture seeking rapprochement with God through contrition, simple works, and devotion.
Just like his contrition, and his promises of uniting and reforming the nation.
Spokesperson Manuela Perteghella said: “In his letter to the Prime Minister Mr Zahawi appears to show no contrition and there is no apology to his constituents.
Those who wonder about the sincerity of his halting contrition need look no further than his actions toward the end of 2007.
But whereas Garrett has previously been defiant about his controversial political careerfinally showing some contrition on its closing track.
Despite these gestures of contrition, she found herself abandoned by major sponsors like Coca-Cola, the eyewear giant Safilo and then by followers in the hundreds of thousands.
Eager to share his gratitude for our togetherness, he also wanted to offer contrition for a negative choice he made at Empowering Abilities, which provides programs for individuals with special needs.
Honesty and genuine contrition not only begin to address the past but also begin to unlock the remarkable energies of a new future.
In a notable act of contrition, Garnacho directed an apology to former United boss after endorsing social media content critical of Ten Hag's decision to substitute him in last year's match against Bournemouth.
Jonathan Freedland - who described the stories as fabricated - said the JC had shown only the "thinnest form of contrition".
Norman Kobler became a walking act of contrition in the next few days.
Or one who flaunts abuse of the law and ignores conviction by a jury and refuses recognition that contrition is at least to be hoped for by us, the electorate?
The contrition shows why a lot of fans love Scott Van Pelt and Odunze had a message for everyone following the conversation.
Contrition is about conversion, he said, which means turning away from attachment to sin, and turning toward the sacraments.
He was racked with “contrition, regret, remorse, and acceptance of responsibility,” they told federal Judge Robert N. Scola Jr. of Miami.
He was up at 5am yesterday to lose a couple of kilograms before he headed to Wangaratta, where he won race three on Contrition.
Senator Payne said in a statement on Friday night that "the statement of the government of Qatar is consistent with our expectations for contrition, accountability and determination to avoid any repeat of this disturbing episode".