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clemency

[klem-uhn-see] / ˈklɛm ən si /


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The artist is known primarily for his work on portraits, with carefully chosen subjects: he painted Obama granting him clemency, which turned out to be prophetic.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Within days of the interview, which was perceived in part as a ploy for clemency by Maxwell, she was moved to a minimum-security camp in Texas.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Milton said that relationship played no role in his trial or clemency.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Oklahoma law requires that a pardon and parole board vote in favor of clemency before the governor makes his final decision.

From Slate • Mar. 6, 2026

And on Saturday, February 13th, Colonel Read came up from the encampment with the word that General Putnam had refused our plea for clemency.

From "My Brother Sam is Dead" by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier




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