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

He was named to once again take over the national-security council after his predecessor, Ali Shamkhani, was accused by paramilitary forces of being too lenient with protests that erupted in 2022.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 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

But my mother would tell me that people are flawed and I should be lenient with them.

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth