as in amnesty
release from the guilt or penalty of an offense
they asked her forgiveness for failing to invite her to the party
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Recent Examples of forgiveness
The story, alternating between two time lines, tests the limits of forgiveness and explores the boundary between resistance and revenge.
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The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
District courts also blocked many of President Biden's signature policy proposals, including student-loan forgiveness.
—Sam Baker, Axios, 23 Mar. 2025
Standing tall with his ankles cuffed together, Elmore asked for forgiveness from the victims and the Olathe community.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 19 Mar. 2025
Even after 27 years in prison, Mandela was able to counter his bullies with patience, forgiveness, and artful negotiation.
—Dan Pontefract, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
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The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
District courts also blocked many of President Biden's signature policy proposals, including student-loan forgiveness.
—Sam Baker, Axios, 23 Mar. 2025
Standing tall with his ankles cuffed together, Elmore asked for forgiveness from the victims and the Olathe community.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 19 Mar. 2025
Even after 27 years in prison, Mandela was able to counter his bullies with patience, forgiveness, and artful negotiation.
—Dan Pontefract, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for forgiveness
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“Forgiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgiveness. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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