forgive

Example Sentences

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Josie is chagrined to recognize that she would forgive him, too, if he ever so much as pretended to care about her.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Though Burton initially felt deep hatred and anger toward the man who killed his wife, by the time he was up for parole, Burton had brought himself to forgive.

From Slate • Mar. 6, 2026

"It Was Just an Accident," by Iranian director Jafar Panahi, was filmed in secret and deals with a dilemma that victims of oppression sometimes face: should they take revenge or forgive those who imprisoned them?

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

Whatever the number, “we cannot forgive them,” Rahimi said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

‘That’s what I’m trying to tell you. I was there! You must forgive yourself. Hannie forgave you.’

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler