BTW, "contrition" is precisely what rankles for most of the naysayers. From Wordnik.com. [Release of CIA interrogation report delayed] Reference
'By that account,' said Lady Anne, 'which I believe to be just, her contrition is always ten times as great as her offence.'. From Wordnik.com. [Belinda] Reference
The word contrition itself in a moral sense is not of frequent occurrence in. From Wordnik.com. [The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 4: Clandestinity-Diocesan Chancery] Reference
Rocker's apparent contrition is merely a signal that another episode is on the way. From Wordnik.com. [Taking out the crystal ball for second half] Reference
His contrition was a strange thing -- if it were contrition. From Wordnik.com. [A Modern Chronicle — Volume 07] Reference
I offer Maker's poured over Gerard Butler's ripe, rippling chest in contrition. From Wordnik.com. [AUGH] Reference
"I'm sorry, Havern," she said, her voice quiet in what might charitably be called contrition had her voice not dripped scorn. From Wordnik.com. [And Other Tales Of Valdemar]
I haven't heard that kind of contrition from the Speaker. From Wordnik.com. [Press Briefing By Mike Mccurry] Reference
I have not seen the kind of contrition that would be satisfactory to me personally. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Apr 10, 2007] Reference
Probably just the start of an avalanche of "contrition" books by former admin staffers. From Wordnik.com. [Bartlett rips McClellan, calls allegation 'total crap'] Reference
She was very slow to come to any kind of contrition, humility, a personal responsibility. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Dec 15, 2006] Reference
HAMMER: You were given an opportunity, it seemed, by the show, by ABC, for lack of a better word "contrition". From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jul 5, 2007] Reference
And the judge was not convinced that there was the kind of contrition that he thought was necessary to have a lower sentence. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Dec 10, 2007] Reference
What is the best kind of contrition and of satisfaction. From Wordnik.com. [Spiritual Works of Louis of Blois] Reference
This interior repentance has been called by theologians "contrition". From Wordnik.com. [The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 4: Clandestinity-Diocesan Chancery] Reference
He shook his head with that wistful smile of contrition which is already. From Wordnik.com. [The Inner Shrine] Reference
Grassley has since backed off, saying he was only demanding "contrition". From Wordnik.com. [IBN Top Headlines] Reference
1492 Repentance (also called contrition) must be inspired by motives that arise from faith. From Wordnik.com. [Denver Post: News: Breaking] Reference
If the culprit showed proper "contrition," he stood a good chance to get off with a mild sentence. From Wordnik.com. [Unwritten History] Reference
Critics have been belittling President Obama's recent visit with Latin American leaders as a "contrition" and "apology" tour. From Wordnik.com. [Balloon Juice] Reference
Anything other than contrition, that is. From Wordnik.com. [the seeds of perspiration] Reference
The Duchessa's voice held a note of quick contrition. From Wordnik.com. [Antony Gray,—Gardener] Reference
Mori's halfhearted contrition couldn't settle Japan's stock market. From Wordnik.com. [Turning Back The Clock] Reference
And Williams specializes in requiring public acts of contrition and restitution. From Wordnik.com. [Justice With An Iron Fist] Reference
He spoke softly, with much contrition, greeting her eyes and smiling lopsidedly. From Wordnik.com. [Taken In] Reference
He was apparently tired and allowed himself to project anger instead of contrition. From Wordnik.com. [The Betrayal] Reference
He meant for the Chinese, but it was clearly time to start showing some contrition. From Wordnik.com. [A Crash In The Clouds] Reference
Absent, as usual, was any hint of contrition about trusting Mac in the first place. From Wordnik.com. [David Roher: The Media, Mark McGwire, and Chew] Reference
The man has no shame and has uttered not a word of contrition over his sorry record. From Wordnik.com. [Robert Scheer: After Summers Comes the Fall] Reference
Over time, "Larry King Live" became a vital stop on contrition tours and book junkets. From Wordnik.com. [After 25 Years, King Will Hang Up His Suspenders] Reference
There are apologies and then there are, sort of, lawyer-processed statements of contrition. From Wordnik.com. [Ask Amy: What Happened To Civility?] Reference
Almost immediately, friends began urging the mayor to shift gears: He needed to show contrition. From Wordnik.com. [How Adrian Fenty lost his reelection bid for D.C. mayor] Reference
Chinese diplomats demonstrated greater contrition in private negotiations with Western officials. From Wordnik.com. [The Eagle Still Soars] Reference
His statement of contrition during a 1977 television interview with David Frost was carefully worded. From Wordnik.com. [The Rise And Fall And Rise And Fall And Rise Of N] Reference
But flanked by his wife and two daughters last Tuesday, Irvin was the portrait of paternal contrition. From Wordnik.com. [Personal Foul] Reference
But after performing his act of contrition, Kilpatrick made it clear he isn't planning to follow Beatty's lead. From Wordnik.com. ['I'm Sorry'] Reference
"His contrition is coming in a marketable form," says Jonathan Chait, who had been a close friend at the magazine. From Wordnik.com. [Total Fiction] Reference
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