leniently

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Adverb
  • For greasy buildup, use a drop of grease-cutting dish detergent on the cloth and lightly scrub, then wipe the soap away with a damp cloth.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
  • And that may be putting it lightly.
    Michael Hurley, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • 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.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
  • 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, 4 Sep. 2025
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“Leniently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leniently. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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