Example Sentences

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In several cases, countries that arrived at trade deals with the U.S. later repented because their deals were too one-sided, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

John Paul visited him in prison in December 1983, where he repented for the crime but did not specify his motives.

From Barron's • Nov. 27, 2025

Touching briefly on Paxton's affair, Buzbee framed the suspended attorney general as an imperfect man who had repented.

From Salon • Sep. 15, 2023

"He respected the process, admitted his guilt, repented, accepted court verdicts. Right now he is old, has illness that need caring from medical professional," it read.

From Reuters • Sep. 1, 2023

She quickly repented, remembering too late that Diana had no family waiting to see her.

From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson