forgiven
Example Sentences
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The proposal is breathtaking in its audacity, so much so that you could be forgiven for being distracted by all the elements and missing the bigger picture.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026
The Dodgers could be forgiven for believing it will all work out in the end.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
McBurnie, not so much the prodigal son but now the forgiven one, had that big chance six minutes into the new half - the one he would have dreamed about.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
They allege their student loans were forgiven, but that the consequences of their debt live on.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
“I’m sure Mr. McGuinty has forgiven you for last night.”
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
