How to use "repentance" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Out of extreme repentance he commits suicide. - Raj Hath
She did it as an act of repentance for the sin of separating them, raising her level of respect and love in the hearts of the Duo. - Anthaka Mundu Aa Tarvatha
Pretending to be Spanish, Jack lives comfortably enough for some time, and has further thoughts of repentance and religion. - Colonel Jack
He speaks of remorse and repentance but puts the inscriptions in far places away from the Kalinga battle town. - Ashoka the Great (book)
His book becomes a bestseller because of the author’s charming looks and his claims of repentance for his crimes. - Confession of Murder
At the hospital chapel, Walter tries to find repentance from God for his actions, while Olivia arrives after hearing the news. - 6:02 AM EST
The singer, now aware of her repentance and true affectation for him, takes her for his bride. - Ave Maria (1936 film)
He is a completely transformed man and is now in deep repentance for killing Chellan, who was more like an elder brother. - Karimpinpoovinakkare
Sutherland retires to a monastery, although his repentance is short lived, and he dies still in doubt. - The Nemesis of Faith
On receiving their first salary, the men feel proud on having earned it, as well as repentance on their earlier wasteful ways. - Dharani Mandala Madhyadolage
When Carrie resists, Margaret locks her in a closet to beg for repentance ("And Eve Was Weak"). - Carrie (musical)
She says that she wants to seek repentance for betraying Gorlois long ago and being twice widowed. - The Mists of Avalon (miniseries)
In distress, Louise kills herself after writing a revealing letter of repentance and apology. - The Scar of Shame
Realizing this, Scrooge swears repentance and kindness on the remainder of his life, and collapses sobbing on the tombstone. - A Christmas Carol (1984 film)
'Faust' is distracted from repentance by Helen of Troy, whom he seduces before realising she is a wooden demon in disguise. - Faust (1994 film)

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