forgiven

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When Tomas Soucek's effort grazed a post in the final stages of West Ham's defeat at Brentford on Saturday, their supporters could have been forgiven for exchanging exasperated looks.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

For the first time in five years, student loans forgiven on or after Jan. 1, 2026, are taxable as federal income, with some exceptions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

An unknowing visitor to the U.S. in 2026 might be forgiven for wondering why more Americans aren’t hobbling around in leg casts and wearing neck braces.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

If the index breaks out to new all-time highs, all will be forgiven.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

He’d forgiven me, even though I had betrayed him.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri