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At the time of his 2024 conversion, Brand declared that he had repented of his past and that he would "acknowledge that I am in a battle against myself."

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2025

Authorities were able to rescue the students with the help of some of the gunmen who had repented.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 13, 2021

In a statement, Shawn Nolan, his lawyer, said that his client had repented for his crimes and worked to redeem himself.

From New York Times • Jul. 17, 2020

He was allowed back one year later after he went before a church court and persuaded them he had repented, the woman said.

From Washington Times • Jun. 28, 2018

"If Lord Eddard were to confess his crime," she said at last, "we would know he had repented his folly."

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin