forgave

Example Sentences

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In response, Battle’s daughter not only forgave Burton, but has become an active advocate for his clemency.

From Slate • Mar. 6, 2026

Clough never forgave Taylor, who was by then managing Derby County, for signing Robertson on a transfer with a fee to be decided by a tribunal, without informing him of his plans.

From BBC • Dec. 25, 2025

Her father, Sana, who said after her death that he would seek to prosecute the employers, instead told AFP that he forgave them.

From Barron's • Oct. 13, 2025

"He proceeded to unload some very personal things. He’s not my friend, but — maybe to my eternal shame — I forgave him instantly because he was there making himself vulnerable," he said.

From Salon • Jun. 17, 2025

Eventually, I forgave Kia for his mistake and apologized for yelling at him, and returned to my favorite hobby: lying in bed and listening to depressing songs that perfectly captured my longing and despair.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi