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

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

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've asked God to forgive me, which he has," he added.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

I wonder how often she has to forgive Henek.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron