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Puritan colonists in Massachusetts did the same, fining "whosoever shall be found observing Christmas or the like, either by forbearing of labor, feasting, or any other way."

From Salon • Dec. 24, 2022

She is, it seems, the forbearing Diana to the Charles-and-Camilla act of Jack and Mary.

From Washington Post • Feb. 8, 2022

Lubin maintained a forbearing, almost mischievous smile, and in his customary flat tone disputed the assertions one at a time.

From The New Yorker • Oct. 15, 2018

Mr. Finlayson is a thoughtful young trumpeter with a distinctive, forbearing voice as an improviser and a composer.

From New York Times • Jun. 21, 2018

Vasudeva was also silent and waited, friendly, understanding, forbearing.

From "Siddhartha" by Hermann Hesse