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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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On the other side, Israel’s demolition and occupation of much of Gaza has made Palestinians all the less willing to reconcile with and forgive Israel.—
DANIEL BYMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
28 July 2025
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Part of the cost of replacing lead lines in New London is being covered by a $6.9 million federal loan, a portion of which will be forgiven.—
Andrew Brown,
Hartford Courant,
28 July 2025
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Trump has the power to pardon Maxwell fully as well as to commute her prison sentence.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
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In May, Trump pardoned Sittenfeld, restoring his rights and ability to run for office again.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
16 July 2025
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Following a comprehensive report from the lead auditor, the executive council adopted the audit’s conclusions and ordered Jones to immediately remit $460,949.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
30 July 2025
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The administration has empowered ICE and expanded its enforcement remit, with it now able to conduct raids in or near sensitive locations such as churches, hospitals, and schools.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
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“Shrive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrive. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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