lax
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Rising defaults in private credit are rattling investors, while apparent fraud by some borrowers has fueled worries about lax underwriting.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
Even though peptides can’t legally be used by compounders, many were dispensing the drugs because the FDA has been lax in enforcing its regulations.
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
Justice Department, Curtis said he had learned of lax security and potential ballot stuffing in 2024, the year of the attempted recall against Crye.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
The Cour des Comptes said the state had been lax in not checking the credentials of the 30,000 dealers to whom it allows access to the SIV.
From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026
Anya lowered the bow and let the string go lax.
From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack
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