forgive
Example Sentences
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"They have acted in a way that I think is abhorrent and I really can't forgive them for that because this is my son, again, at the bottom of this," he said.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
So forgive us for pointing out the character of the actual enemy our troops are fighting.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
Okrent portrays Sondheim as witty and endearing, but also poorly groomed, remote, caustic, quick to anger — and, mostly, quick to forgive.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
Though Burton initially felt deep hatred and anger toward the man who killed his wife, by the time he was up for parole, Burton had brought himself to forgive.
From Slate • Mar. 6, 2026
“He’ll never forgive himself if he’s the one who finds her. But what can we do?”
From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins
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