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Recent Examples of shrive
Shrove Tuesday derives from the Anglo-Saxon Christian practice of going to confession and being shriven, or absolved of sins before the 40-day fast leading up to Easter.
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Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 21 Feb. 2023
Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 21 Feb. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrive
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Each of their three goals was well-worked in their own way, pulling Pachuca’s shape apart with such ease that you would be forgiven for thinking Alonso’s side were the ones with the player advantage.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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But even the most committed cinephiles should forgive anyone who averts their gaze from Camp and Wilson’s disastrous misfire.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
20 June 2025
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Her parents began their respective sentences in January 2023 and were released from prison on May 28 after being pardoned by President Donald Trump.—
Greta Bjornson,
People.com,
29 June 2025
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The Trump administration has pardoned all Jan. 6 protesters and has taken actions against those who prosecuted them for a variety of allegations connected to the unrest.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
28 June 2025
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Payroll companies will figure out how much is owed for federal, state, and local purposes and can remit payments straight from your checking account.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Failing to report and remit payroll taxes can result in serious consequences.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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“Shrive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrive. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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