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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

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 Seattle Times • Dec. 26, 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

He went to see Miriam Yankovich, and this time Miriam caught him by his two hands and wrung them, and Peter knew that he had atoned for his crime against little Jennie.

From 100%: the Story of a Patriot by Sinclair, Upton