leniency
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The self-confessed spy agreed to plead guilty and tell the FBI everything he knew, in an effort to secure leniency for his wife, Rosario, who faced related charges.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
In a stroke of luck, he drew a judge known for leniency.
From Slate • Mar. 25, 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
The judge said that although this was a crime that deserved a harsh penalty, they were exercising leniency considering the lack of society's support for mothers in situations like this.
From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026
The Russian prime minister, Leonid Brezhnev, wrote to Dr. Verwoerd asking for leniency.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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