Example Sentences

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So far, he said, customers have been forgiving.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2025

He added: "People have been forgiving which I'm grateful for."

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2021

Records show authorities have been forgiving: In the week leading up to April 15, the state said about 85 percent of the 700-plus businesses it ruled on were fine to keep operating.

From Washington Post • Apr. 16, 2020

Most viewers seem to have been forgiving, but it's unfortunate that what was a fun stunt might cause many to be more suspicious and cynical about what they see online in the future.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2018

After a few moments he said, "Mr. Gray, I have been forgiving you all the past torture for the sake of your kindness in allowing Mattie to constitute herself my guardian."

From Mattie:?A Stray (Vol 3 of 3) by Robinson, Frederick William