forgiveness

Example Sentences

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In front of Reverend Lemuel Clark, her family, and others she knew less well, Lizzie dropped to her knees and begged forgiveness for her doubts.

From Literature

She described forgiveness not as saying it was OK, but as releasing the "bitterness so it no longer dominates how you feel".

From BBC

Gil stressed that his country was "working toward a process of acknowledging past wounds, forgiveness and reconciliation," referring to the amnesty law.

From Barron's

"One must know how to ask for forgiveness and one must also know how to receive forgiveness," Rodriguez said after signing the bill into law late Thursday.

From Barron's

Interim President Rodriguez has described the amnesty bill as being intended for the offering and receiving of forgiveness.

From BBC