Example Sentences

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“That is wrong and that is something that needs to be redeemed and addressed and atoned for,” he added.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

McIlroy atoned for two bogeys with nine birdies, shooting a seven-under-par 65 to improve on his stellar 67 in the opening round.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Van Dijk atoned for his previous error to begin the Liverpool fightback when he headed in Szoboszlai's corner.

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

Carson atoned for that somewhat moments later, tipping a fierce Johnston effort out for a corner, but he could do nothing as Johnston shot low from closer in on the left for Celtic's third.

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2023

“I wanted to see her grow healthy again. To cure her would have atoned for a broken promise in my past. I let down my dear Elnora, who was like a mother to me.”

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein