pardon
Example Sentences
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Last year he granted her a symbolic pardon, as the US president has no power to forgive crimes that were prosecuted in state courts.
From Barron's • May 15, 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
Jho Low, alleged mastermind of the 1MDB fraud, is seeking a pardon from President Trump to remove U.S. criminal charges.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
Lee Kun-hee was eventually given a presidential pardon and returned as Samsung chairman.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
Laurie and I are both so proud, it’s hard to beg pardon.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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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