soft on

Example Sentences

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Kelly also tried to paint Protasiewicz as soft on crime, citing cases she handled as a judge, while also accusing her of “straight up lying” throughout the campaign on various issues.

From Seattle Times

Alvin Bragg as a far-left Democrat who has been soft on crime in his state while pursuing an unprecedented prosecution of a former president.

From Los Angeles Times

The indictment has been widely criticized by the GOP as a politically motivated, weak case advanced by liberal prosecutor Alvin Bragg, who they say has gone soft on prosecuting serious crime in New York City.

From Washington Times

"I know how tough what he's doing is," Mr Ratcliffe tells me, accusing the UK government of being too soft on Iran over the actions of the IRGC.

From BBC

Many Democrats supported the resolution, and President Biden decided not to veto it, underscoring fears of being painted as soft on crime.

From Washington Times