leniency
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Those who advocate for leniency on EM debt often fall into the trap of permitting caveats and special treatments that ultimately worsen the situation for developing countries.
From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026
A group of its existing lenders has offered to write off 30% of its near £20bn debt pile and inject billions in new money, but want leniency from future pollution fines in return.
From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026
He wrote a letter to Judge Alvin Hellerstein pleading for leniency, arguing that she still had much to contribute to society.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026
It’s doubtful that Ross or any judge would exhibit such leniency from the bench when confronted with litigants’ similar misconduct.
From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026
“I have been referred to Dr. Viftas in Santiago—” “And you would be very grateful for the captain’s leniency in allowing you to go,” Patria reminded me, embedding my request in her scold.
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
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