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forgiveness

[fer-giv-nis] / fərˈgɪv nɪs /


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If you are planning on going into public service, you can still qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program after 10 years of monthly payments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

Forgiveness is a final stumbling block for both women, whose independent streaks flatten out a desire for community when they need it most.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2025

"Forgiveness is the first step. Whether the family accepts the blood money comes only after that."

From BBC • Jan. 3, 2025

Forgiveness can be a one-person endeavor, but anger and sorrow aren’t faucets that turn off with a pardon.

From Salon • Dec. 14, 2024

Forgiveness can’t be forced, and resolution can’t be forced, and sometimes resolution doesn’t come.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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