lenient
Example Sentences
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He grew a white beard to make himself look older, hoping that it would lead to more lenient treatment.
From BBC
New faculty reported surprise at how lenient grading is, and nearly all expressed “serious concern” about grade inflation.
The Attorney General's office said it had received "several" complaints, which could lead to the Court Martial Appeal Court reviewing the sentence to see if it was unduly lenient.
From BBC
Her parents used the phone to see her location, she said, and although they put controls on her first phone they became more lenient when she went to a secondary school.
From BBC
The demotion could, however, take the oxygen out of those who criticize the palace for being too lenient in their treatment of Andrew, royal watchers say.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
