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
Recent Examples on the Web
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
Borrowers who are experiencing hardship that hampers their ability to repay their loans could also qualify for forgiveness.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2024
The Biden administration has announced a significant student loan forgiveness plan aimed at providing relief to more than 30 million borrowers.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 8 Apr. 2024
In addition, Biden’s plan would automatically cancel debt for borrowers eligible for relief through forgiveness plans, such as Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) or the Public Service Loan Foregiveness (PSLF), but who haven’t successfully applied yet.
—Byjason Ma, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2024
The Education Department will release a draft rule on the forgiveness plan to solicit public comment in the coming months.
—Danielle Douglas-Gabriel, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2024
The White House’s eagerness to promote it at this in-between moment underscores how central student loan forgiveness has become in Biden’s reelection effort.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
The debt relief is part of the Biden Administration’s larger effort to fulfill their previous campaign promise of student loan forgiveness.
—Solcyré Burga, TIME, 12 Apr. 2024
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
Borrowers who are experiencing hardship that hampers their ability to repay their loans could also qualify for forgiveness.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2024
The Biden administration has announced a significant student loan forgiveness plan aimed at providing relief to more than 30 million borrowers.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 8 Apr. 2024
In addition, Biden’s plan would automatically cancel debt for borrowers eligible for relief through forgiveness plans, such as Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) or the Public Service Loan Foregiveness (PSLF), but who haven’t successfully applied yet.
—Byjason Ma, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2024
The Education Department will release a draft rule on the forgiveness plan to solicit public comment in the coming months.
—Danielle Douglas-Gabriel, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2024
The White House’s eagerness to promote it at this in-between moment underscores how central student loan forgiveness has become in Biden’s reelection effort.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
The debt relief is part of the Biden Administration’s larger effort to fulfill their previous campaign promise of student loan forgiveness.
—Solcyré Burga, TIME, 12 Apr. 2024
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“Forgiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forgiveness. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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forgiveness
noun
for·give·ness
fər-ˈgiv-nəs
fȯr-
: the act of forgiving : pardon
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