How to Use amnesty in a Sentence

amnesty

noun
  • The government gave amnesty to all political prisoners.
  • Illegal immigrants who came into the country before 1982 were granted amnesty.
  • But some in Lebanon oppose the amnesty.
    — ABC News, 5 June 2026
  • Both countries launched amnesty and gun buyback schemes.
    — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 15 Dec. 2025
  • The price of this amnesty is that the knight must now marry the old woman.
    — Joan Acocella, The New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2023
  • The glorious amnesty clause is back.
    — Eric Koreen, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
  • But these pundits deserve no amnesty.
    — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Here's what to know about the text scam and the court's real amnesty program.
    — Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Its members would seek amnesty or leave Gaza for exile abroad.
    — Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
  • There’s even been talk of the need for some sort of amnesty, which sounds pretty pathetic.
    — Agustino Fontevecchia, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2021
  • But sometimes, there is a form of amnesty for those who missed a bet previously.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 25 Nov. 2022
  • The terms of the deal say that, if Hamas gives up their weapons, its members will be granted amnesty.
    — Nbc News, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Hamas members who disarm could receive amnesty or safe passage abroad.
    — Cameron Schoppa, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
  • The amnesty showed how quickly money can still a city and attract investment.
    — Noo Saro-Wiwa, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
  • But the visits leave him unnerved, wondering how long the promise of amnesty will last.
    — Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2021
  • Human rights groups question the amnesty’s transparency and pace.
    — Regina Garcia Cano, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
  • There was also the hope of another amnesty sometime in the future.
    — Doug McIntyre, Oc Register, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Hutson, 53, was one of those who took advantage of the amnesty program.
    — Hudson Sangree, sacbee, 5 Oct. 2017
  • What is the 36th District Court's amnesty program?
    — Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 3 Mar. 2026
  • The slavery law offers some amnesty to trafficking victims who are forced to commit crimes.
    — Selam Gebrekidan, New York Times, 27 Nov. 2022
  • Tax amnesties, for instance, increase the revenue that is collected.
    — Amanda Taub, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2017
  • This agreement, coupled with a new whitewash tax amnesty, could help the state rake in billions of dollars in revenue.
    — Agustino Fontevecchia, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2022
  • Hamas fighters who lay down their arms will also be given amnesty and allowed to leave Gaza under the plan.
    — Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Hamas fighters who lay down their arms will also be given amnesty and allowed to leave Gaza under the plan.
    — Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
  • And now there is a call for pandemic amnesty, perhaps for teacher unions that kept schools closed with their selfish demands.
    — Andy Kessler, WSJ, 13 Nov. 2022
  • Under the new law, trial courts must approve each amnesty request within 15 days.
    — Regina Garcia Cano, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Mass amnesties to mark holidays are not unusual in Myanmar.
    — ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Hamas also did not address the offer of amnesty for its members who pledged to coexistence.
    — Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The amnesty side of that equation went off without a hitch, while the enhanced enforcement never arrived.
    — The Editors, National Review, 12 Dec. 2022
  • The amnesty opens the door for hundreds of pro-independence activists to avoid criminal charges.
    — Rodrigo Orihuela, Bloomberg.com, 14 Mar. 2024

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