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But despite criticism over his immediate reaction, voters seem to have forgiven him.

From BBC May 5, 2026

Investors might have forgiven the EV charges if Stellantis hadn’t also cut its dividend.

From Barron's Feb. 6, 2026

Minutes before, Kirk’s wife had offered a very different address, saying that her husband would have forgiven his killer.

From Slate Sep. 23, 2025

Maybe if he’d stop pursuing such endings, we would have forgiven him by now.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2024

“That’s clever of you,” said Ron, who didn’t seem to have forgiven Ernie as readily as Harry.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling