pardon

Example Sentences

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Cuba announced on Thursday that it would soon pardon and release 2,010 prisoners as a “humanitarian gesture,” though it is unclear if any were protesters.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

When he received a presidential pardon, she became one of his most trusted advisers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

The system, created during her father Alberto Fujimori's term in office, was widely criticized for unfair trials that later forced the state to pardon hundreds of prisoners.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

They may be the subject of - pardon the pun - heated debate, almost religious in its fervour.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

"After the excitement has blown over and not more than six months after the trial, you will be freed with full presidential pardon and complete exoneration of all charges on which you will be tried."

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple