lax
Example Sentences
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What’s being targeted now is purported misuse and lax oversight.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Investigations have repeatedly pointed to lax inspections, faulty electrical systems and buildings operating beyond their approved use.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
Mine safety in China has improved in recent decades, but accidents still occur in an industry where safety protocols are often lax and regulations vague.
From Barron's • May 23, 2026
The report, which was reviewed by The Times, blamed the issue on lax oversight and confusion among officers about when they were required to turn on their cameras.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
It was a lax sunny day, warm and with the scent of pines heavy on the air.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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