forgiveness
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In his first speech in Algiers, Leo paid tribute to victims of the country's 1954-1962 war of independence from France and called for "forgiveness".
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
It also was a place with "no sword, no drone, no vengeance, no trivialisation of evil, no unjust profit, but only dignity, understanding and forgiveness."
From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026
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
Anatole cradling me into forgiveness, while I rattled and shook with fever.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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