forgave
Americanverb
verb
Example Sentences
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In each instance, despite her pain, Davis forgave him, trusting in the underlying strength of their bond.
From Los Angeles Times
Joan then told Jacob she forgave him, and offered to give a reference to help him turn his life around.
From BBC
Clough never forgave Taylor, who was by then managing Derby County, for signing Robertson on a transfer with a fee to be decided by a tribunal, without informing him of his plans.
From BBC
Then Thud cried and apologized for his instincts, Roz forgave him, and the group carried on.
From Literature
Her father, Sana, who said after her death that he would seek to prosecute the employers, instead told AFP that he forgave them.
From Barron's
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