- present participle of forgive.
forgiving
Example Sentences
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Toast is forgiving of this kind of thinking.
From Salon ● Aug. 1, 2026
This weekend, Peter Parker is back — a little older, more world-weary and facing a far less forgiving market.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
While England did benefit from some fixtures being played in air-conditioned stadiums with roofs, such as in Atlanta against DR Congo, other conditions were less forgiving.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
The marriage with NBCUniversal, once centered on the power of making and delivering TV, was strained by the ascendance of streaming and its far less forgiving economics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
He stopped waiting for her to chuckle at the funny parts or give him the smallest forgiving sign.
From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia
