lenient
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Last week, a judge in Moscow added two more years to the sentence, after ruling Davies' initial jail term was too lenient.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
She appealed the verdict in the hope of clearing her name, while prosecutors also did so arguing that the sentence was too lenient and the acquittals were wrongful.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
Federal regulations around e-bikes are lenient; they are considered nonmotorized vehicles like regular bikes and don’t require riders to have driver’s licenses or insurance.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
Instead, Lee says that students are more interested in addressing course engagement and rigor—particularly in courses called “gems,” which is Harvard slang for classes that offer a light workload and lenient grading.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
“He does not expect us to leave at once. He has given us two weeks’ time in which to go, which is lenient.
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
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