mitigating circumstances

But, with the slave, all these mitigating circumstances are wanting.

Are there not mitigating circumstances in the case of the James boys?

But for Kresh and Ristal there could be no mitigating circumstances.

Its bright lexicon has no verdict "with mitigating circumstances."

It wouldn't be fair to picture him as all black when there may be mitigating circumstances.

Among the mitigating circumstances I should be inclined to name even those which you bring in aggravation.

Perhaps there were mitigating circumstances which he would not stoop to explain unasked.

These mitigating circumstances may be brought to bear on the Commander-in-Chief, and may be embodied in a recommendation to mercy!

If a fair trial is to be allowed us, there are mitigating circumstances, that I would urge in our favor.

To the second a plea of guilty must be returned; but with mitigating circumstances.