Example Sentences

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As Biden noted, it was the last time as president he was pardoning a couple of turkeys.

From Salon • Nov. 28, 2024

President Joe Biden announced in October that he was pardoning thousands of Americans convicted of simple possession under federal law.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 7, 2022

D’Souza was back in the news last week when President Donald Trump announced he was pardoning him.

From Washington Times • Jun. 3, 2018

His great gesture was pardoning Richard Nixon, an act for which he was excoriated at the time and which cost him the 1976 election.

From Washington Post • Jul. 27, 2017

In turn, the U.S. was pardoning or dropping charges against seven Iranians — six of whom are dual U.S.-Iranian citizens — accused or convicted of violating U.S. sanctions.

From Time • Jan. 17, 2016