leniently

Example Sentences

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The son of a well-to-do Hartford, Conn., jeweler, Church was leniently permitted by his father to pursue his artistic vocation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

They argued that he had a very low chance of recidivism and should be sentenced leniently.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

For example, when the city of Isfahan, in Persia, surrendered peacefully, he treated the residents leniently.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

The soldiers treated him leniently, so we didn’t think this would happen,” the villager said.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 20, 2022

The proconsul has given me a further delay wherein to deal leniently with you and with your father if I am so minded.

From Lord Tony's Wife An Adventure of the Scarlet Pimpernel by Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness