lax
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Many of the country's rebel groups rely on mining precious minerals to fund their campaigns, with lax safety measures making mine collapses and other accidents common, according to AFP.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
The report, which was reviewed by The Times, blamed the issue on lax oversight and confusion among officers about when they were required to press record.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
This dynamic, he said, explains the relatively lax security at the Hilton on Saturday night.
From Salon • May 1, 2026
Global corporate deals above $10 billion had their best quarter ever in Q1 2026, due in part to more lax antitrust policy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
Anya lowered the bow and let the string go lax.
From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack
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