forgave
Americanverb
verb
Example Sentences
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I never forgave him for leaving us and hurting my mother.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026
In response, Battle’s daughter not only forgave Burton, but has become an active advocate for his clemency.
From Slate • Mar. 6, 2026
The school forgave the debt it said Ayala owed.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025
The mosque's chairman previously told BBC Scotland News he forgave the teenager and had sympathy for his family.
From BBC • Aug. 21, 2025
Even though Bianca forgave him, they went their separate ways and she chose to go back with her coven.
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
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