forgiving

Example Sentences

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Here McDermott’s inspired staging demonstrated that Glass’ forgiving personal portrait of Walt Disney makes it the quintessential Hollywood opera that no one dares bring to squeamish Hollywood.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

The Georgia jury was not so forgiving of a parent who gave an AR-15 to a 14-year-old child.

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026

Following this, the defendants appealed again, taking the matter to the Supreme Court, which was less forgiving about the impact of AI.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

“We believe that unpacking mistakes, learning about our schemas, and forgiving ourselves leads to greater happiness and, yes, making fewer mistakes,” they write.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

I pray that you are strong but forgiving, that you are resilient but hopeful, and that you are kind but nobody's fool.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry