Example Sentences

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In fact, over the last half century, Louisiana governors have commuted only two death sentences.

From Slate • Jun. 19, 2023

The first-year Bruin could have commuted and saved $14,000 a year in campus housing and meal plan costs.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2022

Some have commuted from Scottsbluff, Gering and Oshkosh over the years.

From Washington Times • Aug. 2, 2020

Those who work are at the casinos, in the fields or have commuted to one of the towns off the reservation.

From The Guardian • Nov. 22, 2015

Let it be noted that the customary tenants have commuted their labour services into money payments, and, in fact, they are to be considered as molmen in the first stage of development.

From Villainage in England Essays in English Mediaeval History by Vinogradoff, Paul