Television viewers could be forgiven for thinking it was the other way around.

She didn't come with the house, but one could be forgiven for thinking so, such was her proprietary nature.

You could have been forgiven for thinking the whole thing was a dream.

You'd be forgiven for thinking this man is on top of his game.

Visitors to this city can be forgiven for thinking no place is safe here.

We could be forgiven for thinking that yet again this is completely the wrong agenda.

With so much good will in the air one might have been forgiven for thinking that there were no differences worth talking about.

Those who watch could be forgiven for thinking that not much has changed.

The viewer, however, can be forgiven for thinking that things turned out rather well.

Anyone reading this list could be forgiven for thinking that we will soon live to see another heaven on earth.