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
Granma, Cuba’s official newspaper, said Thursday that this would be the fifth time the government has issued what it called a pardon since 2011, freeing more than 11,000 people.
From The Wall Street Journal • 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
The House of Lords now has a historic opportunity to end the threat of prosecution once and for all, pardon women who have been previously convicted, and drop ongoing investigations.
From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026
"I beg your pardon?" said Grant through gritted teeth.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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