forgiveness
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Pleading with Noah's parents for forgiveness, she told the court that she "deserved to be punished".
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
In a statement issued late Monday, Melvin Benn, managing director of Festival Republic which helps promote the event, urged West's critics to show him "some forgiveness".
From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026
The managing director of Wireless Festival has defended the decision to choose Kanye West as a headliner, encouraging people to offer the rapper "forgiveness".
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
They fell on the ground and tearfully begged forgiveness.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
I remember asking everyone else in my life for forgiveness, but I realize I never asked myself.
From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King
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