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shrive

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Definition of shrive

as in to forgive

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Recent Examples of shrive Shrove Tuesday derives from the Anglo-Saxon Christian practice of going to confession and being shriven, or absolved of sins before the 40-day fast leading up to Easter. — Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 21 Feb. 2023

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Season one struggled to incorporate all of those elements of Lee without either forgiving or betraying his flaws.

— Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026
The technique is simple, the result is visible and the cut list is forgiving.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of forgive

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The beach itself is worth venturing to even for a day visit, but staying on this peaceful, postcard-perfect cove had me—pardon the nautical pun— falling hook, line, and sinker for Milos.

— Callie Thorpe, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Trump has resumed power, many of the January 6 rioters were pardoned, and misinformation is in the water.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of pardon

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In May, Kapoor pleaded guilty to a conspiracy to defraud the United States for failing to remit his employees’ payroll taxes for Social Security and Medicare benefits between 2020 and 2022.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
The Kennedy Center has 45 days from the issuing of the order to remit payment to Redd's legal counsel.

— KiMi Robinson, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026

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