mitigating circumstances
Example Sentences
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There was also an acceptance of mitigating circumstances and fine lines, underlining the hope it would work.
From BBC
“She feels horrible about all of this. Nobody wants to be in the chain of causation,” Geragos said, adding that he will present evidence of mitigating circumstances at her Dec. 10 sentencing.
From Los Angeles Times
He may offer up the mitigating circumstances as he made 10 changes from the 1-0 World Cup qualifying win against Andorra, plus this was a friendly at the end of a long season.
From BBC
There were some mitigating circumstances for England's lethargic display.
From BBC
He said the sentence before mitigating circumstances would be eight years, but the fact Kelly had pleaded guilty entitled him to a reduction of the sentence.
From BBC
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