forgiving

Example Sentences

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"I felt that society was not forgiving, even though you try your hardest to show people that you have changed," she said.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Typically, this is some combination of cream and eggs, but bread pudding is remarkably forgiving.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

She steers brides who are taking GLP-1s toward more forgiving silhouettes, for instance suggesting dresses with adjustable lace-up backs instead of zippers, and prefers cuts that flare at the waist to help mask weight fluctuations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

A combination of unusually dry conditions and unseasonably high temperatures will make Augusta National’s famously tricky greens even faster and even less forgiving.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

“Remember, Little Nightingale, you can always stop doing dangerous things. And you can prove yourself trustworthy, right? Start by forgiving your uncle for his anger. That would be a nice gift.”

From "The Marvels" by Brian Selznick