absolution
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Did writing the book make you think about aging or absolution differently at all?
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026
And that is not an argument for his absolution, it’s a factual statement on par with saying that shopping at Amazon is convenient and Tesla car batteries tend to explode.
From Salon • Mar. 16, 2025
"Repatriation would not be moral absolution, if someone came back it wouldn't prevent them from potentially being prosecuted for what they've done," he said.
From BBC • Jan. 10, 2025
And “Happy for You” is a post-breakup song that radiates absolution for all involved.
From New York Times • May 3, 2024
When the penance had reached the appropriate level for a particular sin, the penitent was granted absolution in advance, though he might never be called on to commit the sin.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
Vocabulary lists containing absolution
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"Maus II: And Here My Troubles Began" by Art Spiegelman
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