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 federal tax bill on student loan forgiveness could be substantial.
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Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea,annie Nova, CNBC, 1 Jan. 2026
The student loan delinquencies – a nasty side effect of pandemic relief programs expiring and loan forgiveness efforts falling short – have started to level off in recent months.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
In her final statement, Bich cried, bowed her head and apologized to surviving relatives, asking for forgiveness, the outlets reported.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
As recovery, new connections, and an unexpected romance offer hope, Junie must confront her past and learn whether forgiveness is truly possible.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
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But the January amnesty applies only to dog licenses.—
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Both countries launched amnesty and gun buyback schemes.—
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But Hemphill rejected her pardon, the Idaho Statesman reported.—
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Of the 1,500 or so offenders who received pardons, roughly 600 had been charged with assaulting or obstructing police officers, and 170 had been accused of using deadly weapons in the siege.—
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“Forgiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgiveness. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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