leniency

Example Sentences

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In a stroke of luck, he drew a judge known for leniency.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

Why did Mr. Descano extend such extraordinary leniency to Mr. Jalloh?

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

The UAE authorities were also concerned about fake and AI-generated images being posted online, and Shamsi warned that those who do this will face being treated "without leniency".

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

“I think that we have gone a little bit too far in allowing leniency and trying to be compassionate,” he said, “and sometimes maybe forgetting what it was that victims went through.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

“Well! Is that the kind of leniency you show your boys on their math and French in school? They must never learn anything!”

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver