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forgiveness

[fer-giv-nis] / fərˈgɪv nɪs /


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His movie expands on films of a similar nature, finding a sweet spot where themes of empathy, forgiveness, brutality and grace can be discussed with the attention they deserve.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

On Sunday, the managing director of the festival defended the decision to choose West as a headliner, encouraging people to offer the rapper "forgiveness".

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

In a statement issued late Monday, Melvin Benn, managing director of Festival Republic which helps promote the event, urged West's critics to show him "some forgiveness".

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Accordingly, her payments then don’t count toward the 120 payments required to earn public service loan forgiveness.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

He became deathly ill and had to beg her forgiveness.

From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers




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