more forgiving

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Overindebted railroad builders and heavily mortgaged farmers demanded a less rigorous, more forgiving silver unit, and debate raged between the adherents of “soft” and “hard” money—between silver and gold, inflation and solidity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Rose will play with McLaren irons and is likely to use the more forgiving game-improver versions at the long end of the bag and blades for the rest.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

While the free skate is more forgiving, the short program has seven specific requirements, including three for jumps.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

But UBS analysts say new tax breaks and a lower bar to clear could make 2026 more forgiving, particularly for the sit-down chains and fast-casual players that draw wealthier customers.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 6, 2026

Yet White was more forgiving of frailty than Hoover was, and he often tried to shield his men from the boss man’s anger.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann