forgivable

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And at this precise moment, amid a coalition burned out on self-flagellation and ascetic living, a Totenkopf has been deemed forgivable.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

The abdication of curatorial responsibility here might have been at least partially forgivable if the show were stuffed with so much engaging work that finding a unifying through-line proved nearly impossible.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

However, over half of down-payment assistance programs — about 1,035 of them — offer forgivable loans.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 31, 2026

Mild lies of omission are forgivable, while "sticky" mid-range deceptions can often be resolved with support and kindness.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026

If I held them out because I loved him, I am still self-centered, although forgivable.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins