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forgive

[fer-giv] / fərˈgɪv /


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When Banks purrs, “You have no idea what we have planned for Cycle 25,” you’ll have to forgive me for taking that as a threat, not a tease.

From Salon

“I usually make way more than I need, so then I’ll turn it into a soup afterwards. They’re pretty forgiving in a soup.”

From Salon

While the free skate is more forgiving, the short program has seven specific requirements, including three for jumps.

From Los Angeles Times

"I can never forgive them for that and I don't think relatives and patients should be treated in that way," he said.

From BBC

They previously said they wished to "hug" the people who decided to jail them and forgive them.

From BBC