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

According to reports, she is working on a commutation application.

From Salon • Nov. 16, 2025

Marissa Gibson was furious about the commutation for Daryl Lawrence, convicted of killing her husband, police officer Bryan Hurst, during a 2005 bank robbery in Columbus, Ohio.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 11, 2025

Maxwell is doing 20 years and desperately wants a pardon or sentence commutation.

From Slate • Jul. 25, 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