Example Sentences

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You might be forgiven for thinking the Arsenal manager was referring to Bukayo Saka, whose all-important goal secured their semi-final triumph on Tuesday.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Student loans forgiven on or after Jan. 1, 2026, are taxable as federal income for the first time in five years, with some exceptions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

When Tomas Soucek's effort grazed a post in the final stages of West Ham's defeat at Brentford on Saturday, their supporters could have been forgiven for exchanging exasperated looks.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Under one option, her balance would be forgiven by 2039, while others meant that would take until 2044.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

The latter could be forgiven their ignorance, but a weak player—which, by definition, included almost anyone he could beat—had no excuse.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady