as in redeemed
to make up for (an offense)
tried to atone for forgetting their anniversary by giving his wife a truly extravagant gift
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Higher yields on callable bonds compensate investors for call risk—the chance the bond may be redeemed early, when only lower rates are available for reinvestment.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026 -
The deal can be redeemed in-store, through the app or online.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Another way to look at it is the Heat have well compensated Bam for the challenge ahead with the three-year, $166 million extension that kicks in next season.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Lawmakers backing the proposal argue that Iran provides security for the strait and should be compensated by foreign shippers.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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We were told the debt would be repaid responsibly, in equal installments amortizing over three to five years, just like the car loans that working families take out every day.—
Bill Conway,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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The crypto stays in custody in Better’s Coinbase Prime account for the life of the loan and is returned once the loan is repaid.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
26 Mar. 2026
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While star trackers mounted on Orion indicate where the vehicle is pointing, potential misalignments between the star trackers and the communications terminal can only be fully measured and corrected once in space.—
Adam Bluestein,
Scientific American,
5 Apr. 2026
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The eatery scored 49 in a follow-up inspection and inspectors noted that the outstanding violations were not corrected.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2026
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Backfill with the original soil amended with organic matter to add nutrients and improve drainage.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2026
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An initial estimate reported 114,000 screenings, a possible record, but it was later amended by airport officials.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Atoned (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atoned%20%28for%29. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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