Under the circumstances, the government must hope it will be forgiven for abstaining rather than voting yes.

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But as this appears to be a mistake in judgment, it will most likely be forgiven.

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That payment period will inevitably be rescheduled, perhaps repeatedly, into the distant future before it is forgiven wholesale.

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Just as Nike will hope McIlroy can match Woods' prowess when it comes to bagging majors and green jackets, they could be forgiven for hoping the 23-year-old won't attract any salacious headlines away from the greens.

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Google Glass is going to be forgiven for a lot of issues when it appears, but I think that any battery life issues will not be brushed aside.

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