| Fantasising about being a saint in the city and obsessing on the prospect of eternal hellfire, Charlie realises he must atone for his sins. |
| On inquiring, he learned that this man was fasting frequently to atone for his sins. |
| It is patched up but it would be a generous gesture on your part to see her and atone for our collective sins. |
| Feeling reasonably guilty for my lack of input in our annual dissection, I decided I needed some intellectual nutrition to atone for my sins. |
| Is it possible for that family to make amends and atone for its ill-gotten gains? |
| They may also lie on beds of nails, walk on fire and undertake other penances to build character and atone for sins. |
