Sentence examples for pardons being from inspiring English sources

Governor Blanco's term of office ended without any pardons being granted.

All six pardons were granted.

More pardons are expected before Jan . 20

The motives behind the pardons are not at issue.

Tactical pardons are like burning bridges to slow an investigation.

Presidential pardons are irrevocable and can be awarded without explanation.

Admittedly, posthumous pardons were also dear to Ed Miliband.

Pardons are for getting even with independent counsels, too.

In late modern democracies however, pardons are something of a scandal.

The court upheld a lower-court ruling that the pardons were unconstitutional.

Rather, pardons are issued because of mitigating or extenuating circumstances.