lenient
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Sangha's lawyers in March requested the judge to issue a more lenient sentence, arguing she had "accepted responsibility for serious criminal conduct" and did not have a prior record.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
But as of now, there are enough tailwinds in place—including more lenient tax policy, higher vehicle demand, and consistent retiree spending—to keep expenditures steady during the first quarter.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
Instead, Lee says that students are more interested in addressing course engagement and rigor—particularly in courses called “gems,” which is Harvard slang for classes that offer a light workload and lenient grading.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
“Parents could be assumed to sympathize with the plaintiff’s mother, but they may also be quicker to perceive lenient parenting.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026
The rules regarding admissible evidence are more lenient, allowing hearsay, or rumors.
From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple
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