- present participle of forgive.
forgiving
Example Sentences
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But when it came to Racicot’s allegations, he was a lot more forgiving.
From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2026
“The market is still willing to believe in AI as a secular theme, but it is becoming less forgiving of any signs that returns may be deferred,” he said.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 26, 2026
In Australian business, “we’re less forgiving of failure,” Lacaze said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
But his personal life stemmed from not ever forgiving his mother for leaving him behind when he was little.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026
She had said this about Papa in a mild, forgiving way, as if it were not Papa’s fault, as one would talk about a person who was shouting gibberish from a severe case of malaria.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
