Example Sentences

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“So it is not only that it outweighs the personal failing, of which of course he is repudiated himself and is repenting of, but corruption and immoral outrageous are also incarnated in public policies.”

From Washington Times • Oct. 10, 2016

"For sure, he is repenting of his offer," reasoned Robin.

From Robin Hood by Wyeth, N. C. (Newell Convers)

Even my poor father forgave it; and Mr. Clifford, he is repenting now that he did not forgive you; it weighs him down in his old age.

From Cobwebs and Cables by Stretton, Hesba

The man is repenting; the partner of his shame, I hear, is gone away from him to Switzerland, so that chapter of his life is probably over.

From The Woodlanders by Hardy, Thomas

I don’t know, unless the skipper is repenting of his bargain.

From Old Gold The Cruise of the "Jason" Brig by Wood, Stanley L.