- past participle of forget.
forgotten
Example Sentences
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"Left behind are hundreds of political prisoners and an entire people enduring perhaps the worst moment in their history. He has not forgotten this."
From Barron's ● Jul. 18, 2026
The pictures of a clearly uncomfortable Messi helping Sheila bathe her son in a blue plastic tub were published, then forgotten, until Yamal helped Spain win the 2024 European Championship.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
"Potti Sriramulu is a forgotten man today. This is a pity, for he had a more than minor impact on the history, as well as geography of his country," historian Ramachandra Guha has written.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
This anniversary offers an occasion to acquaint—or reacquaint—ourselves with this forgotten comic master.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
When they reached the river, Clare realized he’d forgotten to account for the recent heavy rains.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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