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forgiveness

[fer-giv-nis] / fərˈgɪv nɪs /


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Then there’s the Norwegian biathlete who admitted to being unfaithful in a very public bid for forgiveness.

From The Wall Street Journal

These plans are more progressive than other policy suggestions for loan forgiveness.

From Barron's

Lawrence has said he envisioned “Shrinking” as culminating in a three-season arc that begins in grief and steps into forgiveness, before exploring what it means to move forward.

From Salon

It was a symbol of forgiveness, of everlasting love, of all of the things we wish that we could change that we cannot.

From Salon

The social worker would supervise the visit, and tomorrow he would ask Etta’s forgiveness for not seeking permission.

From Literature