commutation

Example Sentences

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Seeing virtually no hope of acquittal, Brown’s attorneys were desperate to preserve the possibility of commutation.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

Wood’s commutation was one of only two clemencies granted to death row inmates in 2025, out of 47 total executions—a record high year in the United States.

From Slate • Mar. 6, 2026

After his commutation, Forté went back to New York and resumed his musical career, often playing acoustic guitar.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2026

It’s the second time that Santos has brought up Jesus in relation to his sentence commutation.

From Salon • Oct. 19, 2025

"Some weather! Hot! Hot! Hot! Is it hot enough for you? Is it hot? Is it . . . ?" My commutation ticket came back to me with a dark stain from his hand.

From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald