forgave
Americanverb
verb
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She did not tell Carl that she forgave him until 2023.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
“I don’t know how you’re doing it,” Bustillos’ mother said after Gonzalez told Bustillos she forgave him for the crash.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
The speech was exploitative, but not demeaning, and the public forgave Nixon.
From Salon ● May 8, 2026
In response, Battle’s daughter not only forgave Burton, but has become an active advocate for his clemency.
From Slate ● Mar. 6, 2026
Though he had stolen from his father, they forgave him that; his father had been a harsh and unjust man.
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
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