expiation

"Throughout my life, I have always failed."

"After arguing with her sister, Sarah sought atonement by buying her a thoughtful gift. "

"If the vase falls to the floor, it might break."

"He discovered penicillin largely accidentally."

"Dishwashers wash dishes much more efficiently than most humans."

"The student was caught wrongdoing on the test, so the teacher gave him a zero. "

"He spent the afternoon volunteering at the animal shelter, hoping to be expiating his earlier neglect of his own dog. "

"I took the car to the workshop for repair."

"She offered to help with her homework."

"My neighbour has two noisy cats."

"After he knocked for hours, I decided to let him come in."

"Norm will strip the old varnish before painting the chair."