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Last week, Polis tried to quietly announce that he had commuted her nine-year prison sentence, but the news immediately caught fire.

From Slate • May 21, 2026

A statement from the office of Min Aung Hlaing said he had "commuted the remaining sentence" of the 80-year-old Suu Kyi "to be served at the designated residence".

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Students often commuted, took classes and left, and focused primarily on earning credit hours rather than building community.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

Four members of the supporters' group Frente Atletico were sentenced to prison terms of between 14 and 22 months, which were later commuted to fines and restraining orders.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

People stayed at Ricardo’s house, at what was left of Amarante’s and Betita’s adobe, and some commuted from Sally’s in Dona Luz.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols