forgive

Example Sentences

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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

“Of course, some members of my family will never forgive me for writing a book,” Harry later told the BBC.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 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

“So you see, you must continue or my little sister would never forgive me. And I think—” Then there was a knock at the door, so I didn’t get to hear what Luc thought.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse