had atoned
- past perfect of atone.
Example Sentences
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The Danish forward thought he had atoned with a goal 20 minutes later, but that was disallowed for offside.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 29, 2020
It now seems clear that Francis, at least at the start of his pontificate, was willing to overlook past sexual misbehavior or cover-up claims if those responsible had atoned.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 27, 2018
Moments later Stones thought he had atoned by bundling the ball into the net but his goal was disallowed for a Sergio Aguero offside.
From Reuters ● Oct. 23, 2016
Sentencing, judge Alistair McCreath said he could find "no real evidence" that Gadd had atoned for his crimes.
From BBC ● Feb. 27, 2015
"If there is no war, I hope—after a year or so, I hope and believe that I may have him rewarded in some way that would make him feel that he had atoned."
From The Last Shot by Palmer, Frederick
