Sentence examples for asking for pardon from inspiring English sources

On November 12th Mr Khodorkovsky wrote a letter to Mr Putin, asking for pardon without any mention of his guilt.

"Nobody's come to see me and ask for pardon, and I wouldn't give it.

It said leaders of dioceses and religious orders had made "errors," and asked for pardon.

"Eta has not asked for pardon, nor does it repent of its crimes".

García believes all Eta members should ask for pardon, though he knows many will not.

He asked for pardon from the transsexual singer and all those he had hurt unwillingly.

Now she let loose: "I can't understand a person who kills ten people and asks for pardon.

And yet it seems that Mr Putin needed Mr Khodorkovsky to ask for pardon at least as much as if not more than Mr Khodorkovsky himself.

"If he asks for pardon, then we will review it," Mr. Putin said, giving no indication if he would be inclined to grant it.

He asked for "pardon for those who are complacent and closed amid comforts which have deadened their hearts" and "forgiveness for those who by their decisions at the global level have created situations that lead to these tragedies".

As he unveiled a mural of the archbishop, Mr. Funes said he asked for pardon because "I know that it is a relief to society, that it is a balm for a country that is tired of violence and that seeks the reconciliation of spirit".