forgave
Americanverb
verb
Example Sentences
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He would tell her that he forgave her because now he was on his way to everything he wanted.
From Literature
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“When you forgave me my transgression and then asked me to teach you to sew, and now when you offer to teach me German…” Her voice faltered for a moment before she cleared her throat.
From Literature
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In each instance, despite her pain, Davis forgave him, trusting in the underlying strength of their bond.
From Los Angeles Times
Joan then told Jacob she forgave him, and offered to give a reference to help him turn his life around.
From BBC
Clough never forgave Taylor, who was by then managing Derby County, for signing Robertson on a transfer with a fee to be decided by a tribunal, without informing him of his plans.
From BBC
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