as in redeemed
to make up for (an offense)
tried to atone for forgetting their anniversary by giving his wife a truly extravagant gift
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But he’s not redeemed in the eyes of Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie), Bloodsport (Idris Elba) and Ratcatcher 2 (Daniela Melchior).—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Sep. 2025 -
The latter means that every token can, at minimum, be redeemed for one kilogram of nutrient-rich potting soil.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Sep. 2025
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You’ll generally be compensated five to six weeks following completion on a job.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Sep. 2025
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TravelWise If your flight is delayed, don’t expect to be compensated for your troubles.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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There’s a clear level of trust between Daniels and Henderson, and that was repaid as Henderson turned two different catches into long touchdowns.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
27 Sep. 2025
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And yet, for their labor, they are repaid with fear and betrayal.—
Israel Melendez Ayala,
Time,
16 Sep. 2025
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While a yellow placard signals two or more major violations, these are typically corrected or mitigated during the inspection, according to the Sacramento County Food Inspection Guide.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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In the offseason, Butker corrected his fall-down kicking style, which may have played in a role in him requiring in-season knee surgery last November.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
26 Sep. 2025
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With trade talks evolving rapidly, tariffs are being proposed, rescinded, and amended quickly across the region.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
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Subsequent records requests by Sportico and other media outlets, for new or amended contracts between UCLA and Elevate, turned up no records.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Atoned (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atoned%20%28for%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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