How to Use forgiveness in a Sentence

forgiveness

noun
  • She treats us with kindness and forgiveness.
  • Not all forms of loan forgiveness will lead to a tax bill.
    — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 19 Jan. 2026
  • What types of loan forgiveness are tax-free?
    — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 19 Jan. 2026
  • Loan forgiveness doesn’t fix any of this.
    — Michael Carbonara, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Her film doesn’t aim to be a guide, a balm or an ode to forgiveness.
    — Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 May 2024
  • The record melds their rock sound with sharp synths and a plea for forgiveness.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 June 2022
  • This is where forgiveness can help.
    — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • For that, forgiveness seemed to work.
    — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 12 Dec. 2025
  • Some of us have been looking for forgiveness in the wrong places.
    — Terry Pluto, cleveland, 16 Apr. 2022
  • Find out how to start the debt forgiveness process today.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Find out how to start the debt forgiveness process today.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
  • There is no loan forgiveness under the plan.
    — Annie Nova, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Pharaoh admits his wrongs and asks for forgiveness.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
  • The worst day of his life began a journey of faith and forgiveness.
    — Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2025
  • Debt forgiveness is just the last step in trying to hide where the money went.
    — Kevin D. Williamson, National Review, 10 Feb. 2022
  • Click here to read the latest in the student debt forgiveness saga.
    — Max Thornberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 June 2024
  • Nicky has been on her path and on her process of self discovery and self forgiveness.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 30 May 2025
  • Their exchanges are tinged with the hurt of old wounds and the hope of future forgiveness.
    — Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Nov. 2022
  • Find out how to start the credit card debt forgiveness process today.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Find out how to start the credit card debt forgiveness process today.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
  • At the same time, borrowers had to stay on top of changes to key forgiveness plans.
    — Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Tragedy to triumph, with forgiveness the bridge.
    — Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Plant seeds for peace, forgiveness, and softness.
    — Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 17 Aug. 2025
  • Along with that, the grace and forgiveness and sense of family.
    — David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
  • The latest plan takes a two-pronged approach to loan forgiveness.
    — Preston Cooper, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Learn more about your credit card debt forgiveness options now.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Learn more about your credit card debt forgiveness options here.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
  • There will be no refuge or forgiveness—only justice.
    — Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
  • After [the church] expressed our forgiveness, there was a change.
    — Haley Yamada, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2021
  • How could student loan forgiveness impact your tax bill?
    — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 19 Jan. 2026

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