Sentence examples for be contrite from inspiring English sources

"He has nothing to be contrite about.

But don't expect either side to be contrite between now and Election Day.

Some spectators believed that they saw a sincere man trying hard to be contrite — or at least as honest as he could afford to be at the moment.

Lawyers in and outside the church said that dioceses around the country have reason to be contrite about other things as well.

Some pointed out that he appeared to be contrite and forthcoming and had paid what he owed to state and federal authorities.

Then, as often happens in emotionally abusive relationships, when she confronted him he would be contrite and desperate for her forgiveness.

Then they're contrite.

Booker was contrite.

Mr. Waxman was contrite.

Because he was contrite.

Cunningham was contrite.