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atoned

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past tense of atone

as in apologized

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During past parole hearings, Lockhart apologized to Kimberly’s family.

— Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 24 July 2026
Nacua apologized, but after the Rams’ loss to the Seahawks a few days later, Nacua criticized officials in a social media post from the locker room.

— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

Definition of apologized

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Everyone was happy to see Tim Ream excused his yellow card and Miguel Almiron cautioned for diving, including me.

— Graham Scott, New York Times, 22 July 2026
His and his attorney were only in court for a couple of minutes before Superior Court Judge Alford Dempsey excused them both.

— Taylor Croft, AJC.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of excused

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Sant Pol de Mar swaps crowded stretches of sand for quieter coves, whitewashed buildings and a noticeably calmer atmosphere than Barcelona.

— Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
No longer a hidden gem or best-kept secret, Puglia’s dramatic beaches, Baroque cities, and whitewashed trulli are splashed over many an Instagram feed.

— Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026

Definition of whitewashed

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Though some analysts see the stock surges as overblown, others believe the furor is justified given forecasts that the memory crunch could last years.

— Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 27 July 2026
Its understandable focus on last year’s championship battle, ultimately justified by Norris’ coronation, had delayed its 2026 car development plans compared to Mercedes, leaving it playing catch-up through the first half of the 2026 season.

— Luke Smith, New York Times, 25 July 2026

Definition of justified

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Therefore, they are heated, neutralized, bleached, and deodorized to improve the flavor.

— Isabel Vasquez RD LDN, Health, 16 Apr. 2026
After finding the currency and reporting it, the crew cleaned and deodorized the bills and returned all of the loot to the homeowner.

— Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 12 Aug. 2025

Definition of deodorized

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