forgave
Americanverb
verb
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The speech was exploitative, but not demeaning, and the public forgave Nixon.
From Salon ● May 8, 2026
After her editor sent 11 pages of feedback and issued a two-month deadline for an overhaul, Fortune forgave herself for not getting a gold star on her first draft.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026
In response, Battle’s daughter not only forgave Burton, but has become an active advocate for his clemency.
From Slate ● Mar. 6, 2026
Joan then told Jacob she forgave him, and offered to give a reference to help him turn his life around.
From BBC ● Jan. 6, 2026
They forgave him, but he cut all ties with them when his father declined to remortgage their house in order to lend him more money.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
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