pardon
Example Sentences
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Cuba announced on Thursday that it would soon pardon and release 2,010 prisoners as a “humanitarian gesture,” though it is unclear if any were protesters.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
The system, created during her father Alberto Fujimori's term in office, was widely criticized for unfair trials that later forced the state to pardon hundreds of prisoners.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
They may be the subject of - pardon the pun - heated debate, almost religious in its fervour.
From BBC • Mar. 22, 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
"I beg your pardon, Father, Mother," said Tristran, "but I shall be leaving the village tonight. I may be gone for some time."
From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
