Example Sentences

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Chastened, Boufal posted: "I also dedicate the victory to you of course. We are proud to represent all our brothers on the continent. TOGETHER."

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2022

Chastened, defeated and shamed, Germany demilitarized at the insistence of the victorious Allies and soon adopted a constitution banning “wars of aggression.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2022

Chastened, this group continued holding regular Wednesday luncheons and Zoom calls.

From Washington Post • Jul. 31, 2021

Chastened, Mr. Hickenlooper testified the next day, defending the trips as either personal business or efforts to promote Colorado.

From New York Times • Jun. 27, 2020

Chastened by criticism of the stupefying length of October’s Dedication Day ceremony, the fair’s officers had kept the Opening Day program short and pledged to honor the timetable at all costs.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson