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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 White House did not immediately respond to USA TODAY seeking names of those pardoned.
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Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Trump pardoned several crypto heavyweights, including Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht, three BitMEX founders, and Binance founder Changpeng Zhao.
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Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
1 July 2026
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
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
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
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
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Trump pardoned several crypto heavyweights, including Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht, three BitMEX founders, and Binance founder Changpeng Zhao.
—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
1 July 2026
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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pardoned
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Their food might be the first mention in Talat’s many accolades, but their bar program can’t be ignored.
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Not only were the rules misapplied, according to an expert referee with years of elite experience, but similar plays during this tournament have been ignored.
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From rolling vineyards to lush river valleys, high limestone bluffs to some pretty great lakes, this region of the United States is often overlooked.
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In fact, Smith has long argued that the NFL has overlooked Black candidates at those positions because of racial bias.
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In a dissenting opinion, a member of the panel, Andi Saputra, argued that there was not enough evidence and Marakim should be acquitted.
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Babeuf was betrayed by an informant, put on trial in 1797, and eventually acquitted of conspiracy, but he was executed for committing his ideas about inequality to print.
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Still, Calabrese says any kind of travel expenses should go through layers of approval and be properly justified.
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Will the high costs of running and using Fable be justified now that alternatives have emerged?
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The Los Angeles Fire Department’s hazardous material team also tested for ammonia, which is used in refrigeration, and hydrogen fluoride, a toxic chemical that could be released by burning lithium-ion batteries and solar panels.
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In a new report released Wednesday, the university highlighted higher than average earnings, accelerated social mobility and declining student debt for its graduates.
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After the revolution, explained Miller, Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton wasn't liking how the country's coffers were looking.
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In the majority opinion, Chief Justice John Roberts explained the constitutional rationale behind the decision.
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Landry and Murrill have pointed to the 2011 plea deal in objecting to Duncan calling himself exonerated.
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No state has exonerated more death row prisoners, 30 men in all.
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The grand juror was subsequently excused from the proceedings.
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Because he was being completely bullied and demeaned and excused.
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“Pardoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pardoned. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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