- present participle of forgive.
forgiving
Example Sentences
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“The market is still willing to believe in AI as a secular theme, but it is becoming less forgiving of any signs that returns may be deferred,” he said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 26, 2026
But his personal life stemmed from not ever forgiving his mother for leaving him behind when he was little.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
But the next 100 days could be less forgiving.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 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
Later Aunt Loma came in, carrying Campbell Junior, and patted my shoulder like she was forgiving me for doing evil.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
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