forgiveness
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But estimates for when she could expect student-loan forgiveness varied.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026
"I always believe in forgiveness, but I cannot comprehend how such a selfish act should be forgiven," said his daughter Kate, adding her father's death "was completely avoidable."
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
“I don’t expect forgiveness, but if I could have seen any other way to get this close, I would have taken it,” he wrote, according to the document.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026
He’s the chief living representative of the new covenant between God and man that allows all to seek forgiveness for their sins.
From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026
It indicates that you are sorry and would like forgiveness.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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