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forgiveness

[fer-giv-nis] / fərˈgɪv nɪs /


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Certain evangelical leaders may be politically and personally odious, but millions of Americans have flooded into nondenominational churches in search of biblical preaching, youth programs, fellowship, forgiveness and music.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

After the posts were unearthed, Platner asked voters for forgiveness.

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

She claims she asked for forgiveness while at the church youth group meeting with Griffin in attendance, and returned the dress to Griffin with stains.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 19, 2026

Under the terms of RAP, borrowers need to make on-time monthly payments if they want them counted toward forgiveness or to get a principal-matching payment that some borrowers enrolled in RAP will be eligible for.

From MarketWatch Jun. 18, 2026

He dared to hope for her forgiveness but did not ask for it.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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