forgiven

Example Sentences

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Janeites may be forgiven for overlooking, if not outright loathing, Mary Bennet from Austen’s sacred “Pride & Prejudice” text.

From Salon • Jun. 25, 2026

Shareholders could be forgiven for assuming insiders were cashing in on the stock’s meteoric rise.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

Even Knicks die-hards could be forgiven for not being able to stick out Game 4.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Some companies guarantee they will get your loan forgiven — but experts say that’s not a promise any legitimate company can deliver on.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

The children seem to have truly and honestly forgiven me.

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz