forgive

Example Sentences

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"I only hope that one day they hold it in their hearts to forgive me."

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Okrent portrays Sondheim as witty and endearing, but also poorly groomed, remote, caustic, quick to anger — and, mostly, quick to forgive.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 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

“I will help with this clue because I’m curious and because you clearly need me, but that doesn’t mean I forgive you because you really hurt my feelings and I’m still mad and stuff.”

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller