forgave
Americanverb
verb
Example Sentences
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They helped each other with childcare, and one loaned her money for her daughters’ tuition and then forgave the loan.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 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
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 • Oct. 13, 2025
And though I finally forgot why she broke my soldiers—until the nightmare—I never forgot or forgave her for doing it.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
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