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Recent Examples of shriveShrove 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.—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 21 Feb. 2023
If a Manchester United fan missed this game (good call, by the way) and just looked at the post-match stats, they could be forgiven for thinking their boys put up a decent display.
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Matt Slater,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Both characters struggle to forgive themselves for past mistakes and are reluctant to dive back into relationships.
Following a comprehensive report from the lead auditor, the executive council adopted the audit’s conclusions and ordered Jones to immediately remit $460,949.
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