forgive
Example Sentences
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He called the strike "totally disgraceful", adding: "I will never forgive the unions if this jeopardises their futures."
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Facing death, Tom suddenly wants to call his son, Ethan, and forgive him.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
You could forgive sellers who end up acquiescing and agreeing to the “old” rates, in the hope that they ultimately get a higher price for their home.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
He said he hopes his faith can allow him to forgive Trump, but he isn’t there yet.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
He was especially predisposed to forgive or ignore political differences when the other person had been one of the “band of brothers” in 1776.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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