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Recent Examples of leniently
However, critics have complained to the county board of supervisors that the sheriff was treated more leniently than the average citizen would have been.
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Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
The document also reopened the controversy around Jannik Sinner’s doping ban, claiming that he was treated leniently by the ITIA.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
The document also reopened the controversy around Jannik Sinner’s doping ban, claiming that he was treated leniently by the ITIA.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leniently
Adverb
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In the segment, Karl reaches out and touches a strip of paint peeling from the basin, which was floating at the top of the pool, lightly holding it for a few seconds before letting go.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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If there are any particularly stubborn stains, scrub lightly.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
Adverb
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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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After 10-15 minutes, scrub gently with a damp cloth or sponge.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
17 June 2026
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“Leniently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leniently. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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