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How to pronounce penitent
“penitent” pronunciation in American and British English
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“penitent” in real sentences
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the priest penitent statute in Washington state.
Dept of Justice
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"And thus none but the truly penitent are saved.
Light and Truth
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and i was penitent for in my heart i had always despised him a little
Penguin Books UK
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prophets the not in the law out of the penitent and so there was not merely
Lakeside Institute of Theology Seminary
Why real speech
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