- past participle of forgive.
forgiven
Example Sentences
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There’s a lot going on when you first have a baby, so perhaps new parents can be forgiven for not having everything together right away.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
In a world where everyone is carrying smartphones and setting up Ring cameras, you could be forgiven for thinking the war is over and the surveillance state won.
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026
However, many supporters have not forgiven Rashford for his coolness towards United during loan spells with Aston Villa and Barcelona, where everyone expected him to be this season.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
You can be forgiven for thinking you won’t need to learn much about the new guy in No 10.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
So Father had forgiven Sam, and I think Mother did, although she never said so.
From "My Brother Sam is Dead" by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier
