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as in forgave
to cease to have feelings of anger or bitterness toward
he eventually pardoned his sister after she apologized
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as in ignored
to dismiss as of little importance
I'm willing to pardon a little sloppiness of dress in such a kind and loving person
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Recent Examples of pardoned
He was detained in connection with a decades-old burglary charge from 1997, which was later pardoned in 2010, advocates said.
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Dan Raby, CBS News, 11 May 2026
In early 2024, a journalist reported that, after children were abused in a state-run facility, people within Fidesz had quietly pardoned an accomplice.
—Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
People are wondering if she might be pardoned.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2026
The president pardoned Giuliani for the attempt to overturn the 2020 election in November.
—James Powel, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Trump pardoned him upon his election to his second term.
—Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026
In the end, she was pardoned, leaving the state no right to take money from her.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
President Biden, before leaving office last year, preemptively pardoned Fauci.
—Daniel Payne, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
Facing impeachment, Richard Nixon left office in 1974 and was quickly pardoned by his successor, Gerald Ford.
—Lorna Veraldi, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Dan Raby, CBS News, 11 May 2026
In early 2024, a journalist reported that, after children were abused in a state-run facility, people within Fidesz had quietly pardoned an accomplice.
—Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
People are wondering if she might be pardoned.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2026
The president pardoned Giuliani for the attempt to overturn the 2020 election in November.
—James Powel, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Trump pardoned him upon his election to his second term.
—Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026
In the end, she was pardoned, leaving the state no right to take money from her.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
President Biden, before leaving office last year, preemptively pardoned Fauci.
—Daniel Payne, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
Facing impeachment, Richard Nixon left office in 1974 and was quickly pardoned by his successor, Gerald Ford.
—Lorna Veraldi, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pardoned
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The state dashboard and local improvement plans Brown touted are singled out for criticism in the report, essentially validating concerns that reformers had voiced but were ignored.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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In an April statement, the union said the company ignored its March 18 letter and several requests by phone, asking to lift the lockout and allow members to return to work while negotiations continue.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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In 2005, Jackson faced a criminal trial and, on June 13, 2005, he was acquitted of all charges.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
12 May 2026
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His father, Ruben, was acquitted of the charges against him.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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By his own account, he was somewhat overlooked by the media.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
11 May 2026
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Treatment fatigue, in particular, is often overlooked.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
11 May 2026
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The ages of the victims and the origin of the train were not immediately released.—
Joe Kottke,
NBC news,
11 May 2026
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The couple was released three days later, but the children have remained in state custody ever since.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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His attorney cited Meade's oral and written accounts of what happened, and said the shooting was justified.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Authorities said a fourth one was ruled to be justified by self-defense.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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He was released under investigation, meaning he has neither been charged nor exonerated.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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That video sparked an outcry against police brutality and riots when the officers were eventually exonerated.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Deadline shared a special preview of the series in January, with a slew of exclusive photos and a Q&A with Spiridakos, who shared insight into what fans can expect from the series and, in turn, explained some of the bits from the trailer.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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Short explained the life perspective that enables him to find joy amid all the heartbreak.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
11 May 2026
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Journalists must avoid deception, but the primary instance when it may be excused is in deceiving certain sources during undercover investigations on an issue of public importance.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
7 May 2026
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If this was 2023 and the Lightning were coming off three successive Stanley Cup final appearances, a valiant first-round exit would be excused.—
John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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“Pardoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pardoned. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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