laxness

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Banks are starting to face lawsuits by pig-butchering victims who allege laxness in opening accounts.

From Salon • Jun. 26, 2025

While Samaranch and the IOC were criticized for a perceived laxness on performance-enhancing drugs, Rogge initiated a high-profile "zero tolerance" policy on doping.

From Fox News • Aug. 29, 2021

The task force acknowledged the drive “to meet growing and critical mission needs,” which it blamed for the laxness in “day-to-day security practices.”

From Washington Post • Jun. 15, 2020

“Frankly, there has been a laxness on social distancing, especially over this past weekend,” he said.

From New York Times • Apr. 6, 2020

I must confess to a laxness in the matter of National Parks.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck