lenient
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Referees in the English professional game adopt a more lenient approach to handball than other nations, albeit still within the laws.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
Last week, a judge in Moscow added two more years to the sentence, after ruling Davies' initial jail term was too lenient.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Federal regulations around e-bikes are lenient; they are considered nonmotorized vehicles like regular bikes and don’t require riders to have driver’s licenses or insurance.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 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
Assuming an aggressive, sneering manner that seemed forced, for really he is a mild and lenient man, Smith asked the witness if he had a nickname.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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