as in redeemed
to make up for (an offense)
Yom Kippur is the holy day on which Jews are expected to expiate sins committed during the past year
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Each offer is valid for 30 days after delivery and can be redeemed one at a time and there's a limit of one prize per person and household.—
Natassia Paloma,
USA Today,
28 May 2026 -
This bonus offer will be fulfilled as 20,000 ThankYou® Points, which can be redeemed for $200 cash back.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
25 May 2026
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Some also wanted to prevent those who assaulted law enforcement from being compensated.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Gilgeous-Alexander partly compensated for inefficient shooting performances by leaning on his supporting cast.—
Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Garrincha repaid the favour with a display of almost ludicrous menace and never left the side as Brazil claimed their first World Cup title.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Many older Americans are house poor A whopping share of American homeowners are seniors, and many of them own their homes outright, having repaid their mortgages.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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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 Retail Food Inspection Guide.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
May 29,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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The company has corrected the processes and implemented the new instructions as directed by the FDA to ensure safety for future production.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
29 May 2026
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“Expiated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expiated. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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