forgiveness
noun
for·give·ness
fər-ˈgiv-nəs 
fȯr-
: the act of forgiving
I ask for your forgiveness.
Examples of forgiveness in a Sentence
She treats us with kindness and forgiveness.
they asked her forgiveness for failing to invite her to the party
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Biden was in Madison April 8 to unveiled a new student loan debt forgiveness plan.
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Lawrence Andrea, Journal Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2024
President Biden released details of his new student loan debt forgiveness plan for nearly 30 million borrowers.
—Rebecca Davis O’Brien, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2024
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Lawrence Andrea, Journal Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2024
President Biden released details of his new student loan debt forgiveness plan for nearly 30 million borrowers.
—Rebecca Davis O’Brien, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for forgiveness
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“Forgiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forgiveness. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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forgiveness
noun
for·give·ness
fər-ˈgiv-nəs
fȯr-
: the act of forgiving : pardon
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