was atoning
- past progressive of atone.
Example Sentences
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To blot out the sin, as he did then, when he thought that he was atoning for his wrong by giving her money!
From The Awakening The Resurrection by Tolstoy, Leo, graf
It was sufficiently evident that he felt more at ease, and perhaps he was atoning for former indifference as to the cause of his misery by a real and keen interest about it now.
From Bella Donna A Novel by Hichens, Robert Smythe
The simple and true thing—the thing of real importance—emerged definite and clear: Harry Feversham was atoning for his one act of cowardice with a full and an overflowing measure of atonement.
From The Four Feathers by Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley)
He was atoning for the sins of his youth by leading the life of a hermit by praying and cheating.
From The Book of the Bush Containing Many Truthful Sketches Of The Early Colonial Life Of Squatters, Whalers, Convicts, Diggers, And Others Who Left Their Native Land And Never Returned by Macfarlane, J.
“As for seeing her off, I shall be glad enough to do that,” declared Priscilla, who, now that her tongue was loosed, was atoning for many days of repression.
From Peggy Raymond's Vacation or Friendly Terrace Transplanted by Harriet L.
