as in lightly
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Recent Examples of leniently
The document also reopened the controversy around Jannik Sinner’s doping ban, claiming that he was treated leniently by the ITIA.
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Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
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Adverb
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Officials have directed agents to find and lightly redact files on the earlier investigation for review by top administration officials this week, The New York Times said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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EMTs and paramedics are also caring for two people who were lightly injured at another scene in central Israel, the ambulance service said.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
27 Mar. 2026
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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Standing knee-deep in the lo‘i, covered in mud, gently pressing roots into the earth, anchored me in a new way.—
Wassan Al-Khudhairi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Leniently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leniently. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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