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penitent [ˈpenɪtənt] ADJ

I . sentence [ˈsentəns] N

1. sentence LING:

sentence
frase f

II . sentence [ˈsentəns] VB trans

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persistence [pərˈsɪstəns, Brit pəˈ-] N no pl

pretence [ˈpriːtents, Brit prɪˈtents] N no pl

existence [ɪgˈzɪstəns] N

eminence [ˈemɪnəns] N no pl

evidence [ˈevɪdəns] N

1. evidence no pl (sign):

evidence
indícios m pl
evidence of sth
indícios de a. c.

2. evidence (proof):

evidence
prova f

patience [ˈpeɪʃns] N no pl

2. patience Brit, Aus GAMES:

patience
paciência f

omnipotence [ɑːmˈnɪpət̬əns, Brit ɒmˈnɪpət-] N no pl

insistence [ɪnˈsɪstəns] N no pl

dependence [dɪˈpendənts] N no pl

penitentiary [ˌpenɪˈtentʃəri] N Am

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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She had coveted with earthly eyes, but now through penitence these are consumed with tears.
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Such as are should have recourse to public penitence.
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The latter suggested that an ode expressive of his patrons praise, and his own penitence, would be the most likely to bring about the desired reconciliation.
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As a token of his penitence for his war against his father he prostrated himself naked on the floor before a crucifix.
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His punishment was reduced because of his penitence and his promise to mend his ways.
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Knights and rulers would also sometimes cut or pull out their hair in order to show penitence and mourning, and a squire's hair was generally shorter than a knight's.
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The bridge is capacious and of easy access for those who are righteous owing to their chastity, penitence, and red martyrdom.
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Instead of an allegory of prudence, it has been seen as an allegory about sin and penitence.
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He noted that the doors were closed as a sign of our penitence and sorrow, as well as protest.
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Others come from or carrying heavy crosses knees in penitence.
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