forgave
Americanverb
verb
Example Sentences
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The speech was exploitative, but not demeaning, and the public forgave Nixon.
From Salon • May 8, 2026
After her editor sent 11 pages of feedback and issued a two-month deadline for an overhaul, Fortune forgave herself for not getting a gold star on her first draft.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
In response, Battle’s daughter not only forgave Burton, but has become an active advocate for his clemency.
From Slate • Mar. 6, 2026
One of them, the brothers' aunt Teresita Menendez-Baralt, tearfully said she forgave the pair for killing her brother.
From BBC • Aug. 22, 2025
“We were on the same team. Foil. USA Fencing National Championships Team. I was the last to qualify. Beat out one of Michael’s friends. He never forgave me.”
From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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