forgive me

Example Sentences

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“Of course, they will never forgive me for lots of things.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

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 • Feb. 20, 2026

"I'm getting old. You have to forgive me, I just can't carry on any more," he said, adding he had suffered a stroke several years ago.

From Barron's • Dec. 27, 2025

Accepting the award, Sanz expressed his surprise, saying "Benito, I stole it from you, forgive me."

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2025

But may the saints forgive me, and I believe they will,” she said, crossing herself, “for I did not take it to her, but brought it here directly.”

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein