more forgiving

Example Sentences

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Overindebted railroad builders and heavily mortgaged farmers demanded a less rigorous, more forgiving silver unit, and debate raged between the adherents of “soft” and “hard” money—between silver and gold, inflation and solidity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Forward Trevor Moore was a little more forgiving.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Some analysts believe that extra federal tax breaks this year, along with more forgiving comparisons with last year, could help restaurant-industry sales growth this year.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 11, 2026

After exiting the competition that night, the Forest boss was highly critical of the players who had come into the team but he more forgiving on this occasion.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

Father was more forgiving of the bird, for he enjoyed the molted red feathers Sumac left behind.

From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis