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have atoned

  • present perfect of atone.

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He is trying to remake the story that we have internalized about ourselves — how we have behaved, how we have atoned, what we can learn and what steps we should take next.

From Washington Post Nov. 2, 2022

The Broncos’ plus-3 turnover margin ordinarily would have atoned for allowing Josh Jacobs to scurry for 129 yards.

From Seattle Times Dec. 27, 2021

As one of the largest contributors of funds to the United Nations, and having paid billions in war reparations, the Japanese have atoned for many of their past sins.

From Newsweek Feb. 18, 2015

Regardless of what happens next, the Royals have atoned for missing the playoffs since 1985.

From Washington Times Oct. 1, 2014

“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