Example Sentences
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In a better world, perhaps he’d have had a change of heart and repented of his increasingly intolerant tirades.
From Salon ● May 8, 2026
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
Most of these old pirates have left the area - often they have gone abroad or have repented.
From BBC ● Dec. 21, 2024
She quickly repented, remembering too late that Diana had no family waiting to see her.
From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson
