Sentence examples similar to attempt to gain forgiveness and from inspiring English sources

While women have not been "queuing up around the corner of their church" over the last year in a desperate attempt to gain forgiveness, O'Brien said, Francis's move was significant because it also appeared to represent an appeal to his fellow bishops and priests to look at the issue of abortion with less condemnation, and focus more on "reconciliation".

He is acknowledging that you have to forgive, even to gain forgiveness.

"To be frank, I would consider it dishonest to claim regret simply to gain forgiveness by critics," he said.

This is the best way to gain forgiveness.

Woke up at sunrise to head, once again, to the border and attempt to gain entrance.

"It's an attempt to gain support from blacks to keep these racist and demeaning symbols".

Some violence is committed in an attempt to steal, and some in an attempt to gain respect.

And in an uncharacteristic attempt to gain national traction, they are taking to the streets.

A misguided attempt to gain sympathy.

He was attempting to gain entry when the archive unexpectedly shuttered its doors and refused him.

Attempts to gain closer union were made.