lenient

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Sangha's lawyers in March requested the judge to issue a more lenient sentence, arguing she had "accepted responsibility for serious criminal conduct" and did not have a prior record.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

But as of now, there are enough tailwinds in place—including more lenient tax policy, higher vehicle demand, and consistent retiree spending—to keep expenditures steady during the first quarter.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

So, instead of pursuing the traditional approval route, Minicircle sought to fast-track FST-344 by offering it in countries with more lenient medical regulations.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

A longtime academic critic of the agency, Prasad built his reputation through books and articles that challenged the pharmaceutical industry—some of which have specifically argued the accelerated approval process has grown too lenient.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

“You are too lenient, too lenient by far, L^once,” asserted the Colonel.

From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin