forgiven
Example Sentences
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You'd be forgiven for not being familiar with this organisation.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
You could be forgiven for thinking Christopher Nolan doesn’t give much thought to what the audience wants.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
In other versions of income-driven repayment, borrowers could have their loans forgiven after 20 or 25 years.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026
Interestingly, reading the two cases back-to-back, you might be forgiven for not recognizing the similarities.
From Slate ● Jul. 1, 2026
She did not sound terribly sad, for she had still not forgiven the admiral for trying to take away her plume.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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