forgiven
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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
"I always believe in forgiveness, but I cannot comprehend how such a selfish act should be forgiven," said his daughter Kate, adding her father's death "was completely avoidable."
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
Stafford could have been forgiven for feeling surprised.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
He looked set to figure in the Thyestes before a last fence unseat but has to be forgiven a very disappointing display last time in the Bobbyjo to merit an each way chance.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
I felt I was forgiven, and though I wasn’t sure for what, this was a relief.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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