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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
The case, however, did not affect Biden, who was pardoned by his father.
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Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
25 June 2026
Trump pardoned Lyman in December 2020.
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
The case also drew interest because Hunter Biden was convicted under the same law and subsequently pardoned by his father, President Joe Biden.
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Patrik Jonsson,
Christian Science Monitor,
18 June 2026
Perhaps the most high-profile person convicted under the law was Hunter Biden, former President Joe Biden's son, though he was pardoned by his father in December 2024.
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Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Jelly Roll also got his old drug and robbery convictions pardoned in Tennessee, and lost several hundred pounds.
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Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2026
Carter pardoned Vietnam draft dodgers, signed the Camp David Accords, 1gave away the Panama Canal for $1, and created the Department of Energy and the Department of Education.
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New York Times,
11 June 2026
The pardon covered any and all federal offenses, dating back to 2014; the President preëmptively pardoned several other family members as well.
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Amy Davidson Sorkin,
New Yorker,
9 June 2026
Biden was ultimately pardoned by his father in December 2024 before his presidential term ended.
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Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
25 June 2026
Trump pardoned Lyman in December 2020.
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
The case also drew interest because Hunter Biden was convicted under the same law and subsequently pardoned by his father, President Joe Biden.
—
Patrik Jonsson,
Christian Science Monitor,
18 June 2026
Perhaps the most high-profile person convicted under the law was Hunter Biden, former President Joe Biden's son, though he was pardoned by his father in December 2024.
—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Jelly Roll also got his old drug and robbery convictions pardoned in Tennessee, and lost several hundred pounds.
—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2026
Carter pardoned Vietnam draft dodgers, signed the Camp David Accords, 1gave away the Panama Canal for $1, and created the Department of Energy and the Department of Education.
—
New York Times,
11 June 2026
The pardon covered any and all federal offenses, dating back to 2014; the President preëmptively pardoned several other family members as well.
—
Amy Davidson Sorkin,
New Yorker,
9 June 2026
Biden was ultimately pardoned by his father in December 2024 before his presidential term ended.
—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pardoned
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After years of exam leaks, persistently high youth unemployment, and opportunities slipping further out of reach, their simmering frustration is sparking a demand for accountability that many say can no longer be ignored.
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Several states and agencies also charge for rescues, particularly when visitors have ignored warning signs.
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Full of fresh summer favorites and ooey-gooey cheese, Zucchini, Squash, And Corn Casserole is not to be overlooked!
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Who are some prospects being overlooked or overvalued?
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Spilotro also went on trial for the M&M murders in 1983, 21 years after the fact, and was acquitted on the grounds that the prosecution's key witness, the aforementioned Cullotta, wasn't credible, according to a contemporary New York Times report.
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The officer in that case was acquitted of criminal charges and found justified in his use of force by a review board.
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That would mean the Wide stays at $2,000 while the Ultra hits new, unknown price heights justified by premium specs.
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There was no diving here; no, this was earnest, earned writhing on the grass — medically justified.
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In October 2025 Anthropic launched Claude for Life Sciences, the first time that the company released a product for a specific vertical market.
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Then last week, the agency released a more in-depth analysis of 2024 infant mortality data, offering details not yet available for 2025.
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Madonna explained that Netflix later connected with her to make a series based on her life and career, but the matter was complicated due to the star not being able to use the script from the Universal project.
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Part of that difference can be explained by the concerns around capital expenditures.
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Drake’s team usually scrounged up the clues that later exonerated Mason’s clients.
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Levine said internet protocol records, which include the geographic location of an internet user, would have exonerated him.
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Because he was being completely bullied and demeaned and excused.
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Canada’s draw could be excused given injury absences.
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“Pardoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pardoned. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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