Example Sentences

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Sophy," he said, "I am so unhappy, and I have sent for you to tell you of my trouble, because I know you will be forbearing to me.

From The Lost Stradivarius by Falkner, John Meade

You feel you have a claim to hear the truth; indeed, indeed, you have; but you will be forbearing and generous.

From A Life's Morning by Gissing, George