lenient
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But a lenient countermessage framed as female autonomy is no better.
From Slate ● Aug. 27, 2026
She had fallen out of favor with senior leaders who at times favored more lenient oversight of mergers, and she had lost Bondi’s confidence, the Journal previously reported.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
Kyrgios was very outspoken about their cases, considering them to be overly lenient and described the tennis integrity system as "awful".
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Since taking office, Hochman has moved to dismiss a number of violent use-of-force cases against police and resolved others with lenient plea deals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
The only reason I was going to the damn hospital was because I’d decided to—you’d think they’d be a little more lenient.
From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia
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