clemency

Example Sentences

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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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

“That is not unusual in complex cases involving ongoing appeals, potential clemency review, and administrative proceedings.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

After Wood and his attorneys presented their case for sparing Wood’s life, the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board recommended clemency in a 3–2 vote.

From Slate • Mar. 6, 2026

Children can be harsh judges when it comes to their parents, disinclined to grant clemency, and this was especially true in Chris's case.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer