forgive and forget
Example Sentences
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Even if another ex-guerrilla, Gustavo Petro, won the presidency in 2022 by leading a broad left-wing coalition, after decades of bloody armed conflict, many Colombians are not ready to forgive and forget.
From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026
Will fans forgive and forget Henderson's Saudi move?
From BBC • Feb. 23, 2024
The defendant may be angry that judges who oversee these cases, as part of doing their jobs, are not inclined to forgive and forget the events charged.
From Slate • Aug. 15, 2023
It’s a good line, even if it is a little optimistic about Hollywood’s willingness to forgive and forget and not carry a grievance to the grave.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2022
Koffi didn’t know if she could forgive and forget it either.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
