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Six example sentences with clemency, each labelled with its topic.
The governor granted clemency to the prisoner, cutting a twenty-year sentence to five after the judge's own letter of support.
Law
Caesar was famous for clemency, pardoning senators who had fought against him rather than stripping them of rank.
History
In the play's final scene the duke shows clemency, forgiving the schemer everyone expected him to banish.
Literature
The outgoing president granted clemency to sixty prisoners on his final day, most serving long terms for minor offenses.
Politics
The league showed clemency after the appeal, cutting the ten-game suspension to three for a first offense.
Basketball
The studio offered clemency to banned players who admitted using the exploit, restoring accounts after a thirty-day wait.
Gaming
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