forgiveness

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He asked that people “reflect on their instant comments of disgust” and “offer some forgiveness and hope to him as I have decided to do,” Benn said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

"If I wasn't before, I have become a person of forgiveness and hope in all aspects of my life, including work," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

In a statement issued late Monday, Melvin Benn, managing director of Festival Republic which helps promote the event, urged West's critics to show him "some forgiveness".

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

“There are almost 800,000 outstanding applications — income-driven repayment, consolidation requests, forgiveness forms — all of it is massively delayed,” said Natalia Abrams, president and founder of the Student Debt Crisis Center.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

“Love, when I set there with Miss Mattie Lou, I warn’t jest beggin’ God’s forgiveness.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns