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commute

verb as in travel to work

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verb as in reduce punishment

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verb as in exchange, trade

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Among the last actions by former President Joe Biden before leaving the Oval Office was commuting the death sentences of 37 convicted murderers.

Although AMD is based in Santa Clara, Calif., Su lives with her husband in Austin, Texas, and commutes to Silicon Valley several times a month.

“Housing near transit means shorter commutes, lower costs, and more time with family.”

The main reason for his unusual commute was to get back to high altitude, which can boost the blood’s oxygen-carrying capacity.

"Properties are simply too expensive for what I can earn in London, especially given where I need to commute," he said.