forgive

Example Sentences

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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

"It Was Just an Accident," by Iranian director Jafar Panahi, was filmed in secret and deals with a dilemma that victims of oppression sometimes face: should they take revenge or forgive those who imprisoned them?

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

Early relationships teach us basic social competencies: how to express emotions, cooperate and forgive, and how and when to compete—all skills we use at work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

There is no way to repair the harm to the community, no way any of the people on this worksheet will ever forgive me.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz