pardon
Example Sentences
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It was "impossible not to feel deep sorrow when contemplating the immense suffering and humiliation endured by so many," the Pope wrote, adding that he "sincerely asked for pardon" in the name of the Church.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
His son, Hun Manet, who took over as prime minister from his father in 2023, said the pardon was "one more step towards strengthening national unity".
From BBC • May 25, 2026
The businessman, better known as Jho Low, is formally seeking a "pardon after completion of sentence", according to the US Department of Justice website.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
After the Supreme Court declined to hear Maxwell’s appeal, Trump was asked last year whether he was considering a pardon.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
‘Begging your pardon, Mr. Frodo,’ he said, ‘but have you any notion how far there is still to go?’
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
Vocabulary lists containing pardon
"The Crucible" -- Vocabulary from all 4 Acts
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"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act IV
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The Balcony Scene from "Romeo and Juliet"
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