lenient

Example Sentences

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Meanwhile the Attorney General's office is also looking into the matter, after it received "multiple requests" to consider whether the sentence given to Vikrum Digwa was too lenient.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The Premier League has a more lenient approach to handball, understanding the natural movements of players, but the VAR review should have been accepted.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

But recently, prosecutors dropped charges against a third of the officers and are offering lenient plea deals to several others.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 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

The headmaster read through Caitlin's letter before agreeing to a month-long grace period: Things had gotten so bad that even the schools had to be lenient.

From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda