Though Emerson expressed contrition about his previous behavior, he did nothing to change it.

Most would rather be flayed than express actual contrition for a mistake, especially if they have to use those two unthinkable words, I'm sorry.

Yet few in his white minority Government have expressed contrition for its racist record.

He, at least, has expressed contrition and has apologized.

It wasn't too late for me to go back, express contrition, and join the Grand Army of the Revolution.

And then he expressed more contrition for his selfishness.

He expressed contrition and reassured Stern that he would be a positive influence.

If Mr. Waldheim has expressed contrition the world should know.

It was the second time this week that Citigroup has expressed contrition for breaches in its overseas operations.

But while the monsignor expressed contrition, he also challenged the prosecutor's version of events.