as in forgiveness
release from the guilt or penalty of an offense
the remission of sins
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Recent Examples of remission
The evidence linking psychological stress to cancer development, treatment outcomes, and even spontaneous remission is compelling.
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Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 6 Sep. 2024
Customers will be eligible for disgorgement through a supplemental remission fund if FTX's plan is approved in ongoing bankruptcy proceedings, the CFTC said.
—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 8 Aug. 2024
Emma Mon, a mom of 2, found cancer had spread 10 years after her initial remission.
—Abby Roedel, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
These medicines may help prevent disease progression, protect against joint and organ damage, and achieve remission.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2024
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Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 6 Sep. 2024
Customers will be eligible for disgorgement through a supplemental remission fund if FTX's plan is approved in ongoing bankruptcy proceedings, the CFTC said.
—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 8 Aug. 2024
Emma Mon, a mom of 2, found cancer had spread 10 years after her initial remission.
—Abby Roedel, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
These medicines may help prevent disease progression, protect against joint and organ damage, and achieve remission.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remission
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An adverse decision by the court could have much broader implications for student loan forgiveness under other IDR plans, as well.Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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While the Department of Education has provided loan forgiveness for millions of Americans, the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, which filed the suit, says these students were left out of the loan cancellation plans without due process of law or considering the evidence from these borrowers.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
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One participant in our amnesty believes Leif Davis will have a great season for Ipswich Town, racking up more than 10 assists thanks to his rinse-and-repeat method of cutback crosses.Carl Anka, The Athletic, 15 Aug. 2024
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The following year, Ronald Reagan signed the Immigration Reform and Control Act, granting amnesty to millions of immigrants.Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2024
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His chances of a pardon are, honestly, pretty good.Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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Lil Wayne Rapper Lil Wayne, who received a presidential pardon from Trump in 2021, has voiced his appreciation and continued support for Trump.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Remission.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remission. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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