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
A federal appeals court agreed, upholding the state’s law under a lenient standard of review.
From Slate • Mar. 31, 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
“You are too lenient, too lenient by far, L^once,” asserted the Colonel.
From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin
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