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atoned

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past tense of atone

as in apologized

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Kothari subsequently apologized, calling his language inappropriate and insensitive.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Pham took the stand during trial and apologized to Collins’ family.

— Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of apologized

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Heartstopper alum Locke confessed to THR that his first read of the script was emotional.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
Wagner added that even if Yust’s attorneys had made mistakes, there was no reasonable probability the outcome would have been different, citing strong evidence that included testimony that Yust had confessed to both killings.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of confessed

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These departures would have probably been excused had the show captured the imagination of the audience.

— Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 26 Sep. 2026
Senior quarterback Dante Moore was nowhere to be found during media availability following the Ducks' loss on the road, which was noticed by every reporter in the room, but according to head coach Dan Lanning, his absence was excused.

— Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026

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Boutique brand Katikies has brought the success of its sister hotel in Oia, Santorini, to Mykonos, with a spacious, whitewashed sanctuary on the island’s southwest coast.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The one-bedroom space is minimal, deliberately quiet, and whitewashed.

— Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of whitewashed

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That’s not to say that some of the industry’s wait-and-see approach isn’t justified.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
The sketch eventually returns to its original premise, with the father finally agreeing to try the green eggs and ham — only for Sam-I-Am to reveal that Zackary’s suspicions were justified all along.

— Anna Tingley, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026

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