forgive and forget

Example Sentences

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Even if another ex-guerrilla, Gustavo Petro, won the presidency in 2022 by leading a broad left-wing coalition, after decades of bloody armed conflict, many Colombians are not ready to forgive and forget.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

There hasn’t been much time to forgive and forget, as the teams will play their entire three-game season schedule in the first five weeks of the 2023-24 campaign.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 10, 2023

The defendant may be angry that judges who oversee these cases, as part of doing their jobs, are not inclined to forgive and forget the events charged.

From Slate • Aug. 15, 2023

“I’m usually a forgive and forget kind of person, but no, justice needs to be served,” said Dezmond Meeks, another close friend.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2023

Koffi didn’t know if she could forgive and forget it either.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray