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in a manner that is less strict when punishing someone or when enforcing a law
- The judge decided to sentence the first-time offender leniently, considering their remorse.
- He manages his team leniently, preferring to motivate rather than reprimand.
- The company policy is applied leniently for minor infractions, focusing more on improvement than punishment.
- The coach treated the player's mistake leniently, understanding it was unintentional.
- The judge sentenced the first-time offender leniently, taking into account their remorse and cooperation.
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