forgive

Example Sentences

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He even comes to forgive Soames, granting him a noble death, in defense of a beloved woman.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“That’s almost certainly a bigger concern for the Fed than any short-term—or forgive the expression, ‘transient’—inflation caused by costly oil,” writes Joe Mazzola, head trading and derivatives strategist at Charles Schwab.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

Though Burton initially felt deep hatred and anger toward the man who killed his wife, by the time he was up for parole, Burton had brought himself to forgive.

From Slate • Mar. 6, 2026

Whatever the number, “we cannot forgive them,” Rahimi said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

I don’t want you to think I’m sidestepping that, or excusing it, or even forgiving it; it’s not for me to forgive, anyhow.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman