forgiving

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Many feature lower credit limits, educational tools and approval standards that are more forgiving than those for traditional cards.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The next 100 days may be less forgiving.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 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

But I found myself in a forgiving mood.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

“Well, obviously I didn’t want you to know that I looked. You didn’t exactly seem like the most forgiving person.”

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia