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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Better to beg for forgiveness than ask for permission?
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Nick Caruso, TVLine, 25 Sep. 2024
Far more dynamic live than on the studio recordings, the taut rhythmic structures of the songs accentuated the struggles with faith, forgiveness and optimism the singer explored via bruised, bloodied narratives.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2024
However, after her disbelief and anger subsided, Annetta decided to turn the experience into a life lesson about forgiveness and resilience.
—Ronnie Li, USA TODAY, 20 Sep. 2024
Even if parents plan to work in public service anyway, counting on PSLF loan forgiveness could mean missing out on other career opportunities that come along.
—Robert Farrington, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
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Nick Caruso, TVLine, 25 Sep. 2024
Far more dynamic live than on the studio recordings, the taut rhythmic structures of the songs accentuated the struggles with faith, forgiveness and optimism the singer explored via bruised, bloodied narratives.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2024
However, after her disbelief and anger subsided, Annetta decided to turn the experience into a life lesson about forgiveness and resilience.
—Ronnie Li, USA TODAY, 20 Sep. 2024
Even if parents plan to work in public service anyway, counting on PSLF loan forgiveness could mean missing out on other career opportunities that come along.
—Robert Farrington, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
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“Forgiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgiveness. Accessed 24 Oct. 2024.
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