contriteness

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Noun
  • Latin Americans right now are having a little bit of buyer’s remorse.
    Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
  • In the interview with The Times, Mr. Welch expressed remorse for his actions.
    Hank Sanders, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt: A 21-year-old man from Naperville was arrested on a warrant at 7:25 p.m. Jan. 11 in the 800 block of Springhill Circle.
    Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Cortland agreed to a consent decree in the case, which will resolve any claims against the company without admission of guilt, according to the Justice Department’s news release.
    Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 13 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • His regrets about enabling intrusive advertising and warnings about internet censorship and monopolies provide valuable insights into the challenges of building a more equitable online world.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
  • But for others, regret can serve as a powerful guide.
    Dr. Jordan Grumet, Contributor, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Contriteness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contriteness. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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