- present participle of forget.
forgetting
Example Sentences
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The narrative possibilities of willful forgetting allow Balda’s wool-clad characters to extend themselves far past the boundaries of George’s field and into the hearts of younger and older viewers alike.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
A driver on California's notoriously congested highways put a life-sized dummy in the passenger seat to trick his way into the faster carpool lane, only to get caught for forgetting one detail -- the face.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
"When she returned to her home, she no longer recognised it and could not navigate familiar spaces, even forgetting routes between rooms," said Jane.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
“It’s like going to the store and buying a brand new toy that you’re going to end up forgetting about in a week.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026
“What is it?” cried Jo, forgetting her woes for a minute in her wonder.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
