forgiving

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Many feature lower credit limits, educational tools and approval standards that are more forgiving than those for traditional cards.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The next 100 days may be less forgiving.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

"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

Forward Trevor Moore was a little more forgiving.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

They had no way of knowing that there were foster parents and adopting parents who were kind and loving and generous and forgiving.

From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech