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forgetful

[fer-get-fuhl] / fərˈgɛt fəl /


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About six years ago, Hank became uncharacteristically forgetful and talked about his “fuzzy brain.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 4, 2026

And she says some women do feel more forgetful and she doesn't want to diminish women's varied experiences.

From BBC Mar. 4, 2026

That luxury has, I fear, made us forgetful.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 10, 2025

Instagram and Snapchat were just two of the many platforms that had pledged to help forgetful, regretful netizens save their nominally temporary posts as long-lasting memories.

From Slate Oct. 6, 2024

Just imagine how forgetful I’ll be when I’m eighty!

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank




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