forgiven

Example Sentences

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Janeites may be forgiven for overlooking, if not outright loathing, Mary Bennet from Austen’s sacred “Pride & Prejudice” text.

From Salon • Jun. 25, 2026

Shareholders could be forgiven for assuming insiders were cashing in on the stock’s meteoric rise.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

But despite criticism over his immediate reaction, voters seem to have forgiven him.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Student loans forgiven on or after Jan. 1, 2026, are taxable as federal income for the first time in five years, with some exceptions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

Audrey told Dad that she had accepted the power of the Atonement long ago, and had forgiven her brother.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover