lenience

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Lowe also said she had written to the council for "some lenience" after lambing season and her health problems.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Anger at the jury’s lenience swept through San Francisco, especially its gay community.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 29, 2023

Her lawyers say they hope such testimony will bring lenience from the judge, who they say under Russian law has leeway to consider mitigating factors.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 1, 2022

While asking for lenience, Mr. Avenatti’s lawyers cited his history of championing “the voiceless and powerless.”

From New York Times • Jun. 2, 2022

The Cornishmen had just risen against Henry's extortions, marched on London and been defeated at Blackheath; but Henry's lenience encouraged a fresh revolt, and three thousand men flocked to Perkin's standard.

From Henry VIII. by Pollard, A. F. (Albert Frederick)