forgetting

Example Sentences

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Wales' new first minister had to book himself into a Premier Inn as his party celebrated its historic election victory - after forgetting his flat keys.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Instead, I vacillated between forgetting all about cancer some days and feeling like death was imminent others, and it was hard to predict what would prompt either extreme.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

There is a particular kind of shame that comes with forgetting something you knew.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

"Today, we come together in solemn solidarity to affirm truth and pursue a route to healing and reparative justice. The adoption of this resolution serves as a safeguard against forgetting," said Mahama.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

“Oh, bluster. I keep forgetting my symbol is a basket of unripe fruit. Why doesn’t the spring wind get more credit? Summer has all the fun.”

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan