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allowing a lot of freedom and not punishing bad behavior in a strong way
a teacher who is lenient with students who have misbehaved The public was outraged by the lenient sentence the corrupt banker received.
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Recent Examples of lenient
However, a group that buys the information from 23andMe could use it to set life and disability insurance policies, or may have more lenient policies around sharing data with law enforcement.
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Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 26 Mar. 2025
But the judge said much more information had come out at the trial than was known when the deal was offered to Booker and said the lenient term was intended to save her son from having to testify.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 24 Mar. 2025
The rabbis, both of high repute, belong to different generations and display differing levels of stringency—the stricter is a grandfather; the other, his son-in-law, is more lenient but by no means lax.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2025
During Trump’s first term in the White House, the Republican issued a directive to ban transgender service members, with an exception for some of those who had already started transitioning under more lenient rules that were in effect during the Obama administration.
—Gene Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
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Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 26 Mar. 2025
But the judge said much more information had come out at the trial than was known when the deal was offered to Booker and said the lenient term was intended to save her son from having to testify.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 24 Mar. 2025
The rabbis, both of high repute, belong to different generations and display differing levels of stringency—the stricter is a grandfather; the other, his son-in-law, is more lenient but by no means lax.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2025
During Trump’s first term in the White House, the Republican issued a directive to ban transgender service members, with an exception for some of those who had already started transitioning under more lenient rules that were in effect during the Obama administration.
—Gene Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lenient
Adjective
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And this is clearly a policy that pisses off a lot of the business community, which Trump has been very sympathetic to, and which has rewarded him with a lot of support, especially the second time around.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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It’s also been suggested that extremist can use AI to work out who is susceptible to radicalization in the first place by predicting who is likely to be sympathetic to their ideology.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Also there is having to balance being compassionate and caring while also remembering that this is a business.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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But White and Jonas haven’t built an anxious or a particularly compassionate Jamie.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Her willpower wobbling, the 37-year-old nurse and mother of three pushed her shopping cart forward, giving the friendly salesman a wide berth.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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Adopted in 2020, the Taxonomy for Sustainable Activities created a classification system for business and investors to know what activities are considered green or climate friendly.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Nets fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves 117-91 Friday night at Target Center, bringing their 2024-25 road slate to a merciful end.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
12 Apr. 2025
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The Church also believes in and supports the efforts of nations to regulate borders and control immigration, provided it is done in a way that is both just and merciful.—
William McCarthy,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Those details can be ironed out with time and experience but the Euros will be less forgiving.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Helfrich and the team felt that traditional cream formulas can be heavier, harder to blend, and less forgiving on the skin.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The music was a pleasant surprise and big draw for Bacon’s interest, too, but for an actor who has starred in many horror films and series throughout his career, there needed to be something really unique to entice Bacon to The Bondsman.—
Demetrius Patterson,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2025
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Exploring ancient hot spots like Delphi, ancient Epidaurus, and Olympia on foot is much more pleasant in spring temperatures averaging from the 60s to the high 70s.—
Helen Iatrou,
AFAR Media,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Today, healthcare organizations use AI to improve patient experiences with data gathering and summarization features.—
Maribel Lopez,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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On the days near that peak, patient skywatchers may be treated to a modest but mesmerizing display of shooting stars streaking across the sky.—
Jake Parks,
Discover Magazine,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Momoa opted for softer style, wearing a suit in a gentle pink tone.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Creating friendly competitions transforms rote practice into engaging social experiences while maintaining the motivational benefits of gentle competition.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Lenient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lenient. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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