forgiving

Example Sentences

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"I felt that society was not forgiving, even though you try your hardest to show people that you have changed," she said.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Smash tacos are one of those techniques that look impressive but are, in practice, very forgiving.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

She steers brides who are taking GLP-1s toward more forgiving silhouettes, for instance suggesting dresses with adjustable lace-up backs instead of zippers, and prefers cuts that flare at the waist to help mask weight fluctuations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

Forward Trevor Moore was a little more forgiving.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Lucky that she is forgiving and understanding, and that she knows how to wear down anyone’s defenses.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila