Sentence examples similar to a less severe standard from inspiring English sources

If the company and its contractors were found to have acted "negligently," a less-severe standard, the per-barrel fines would be only one-quarter of that, or some $4 billion.

As a player, Smith faces a less severe penalty.

The Greek people voted overwhelmingly against a less severe package of measures a little over a week ago.

A delayed reaction, or a less severe impact, is the most Canadians can hope for.

Judge H. William Pollitt Jr. dismissed a less severe drunken driving charge and two traffic misdemeanors.

Others argued for a less severe penalty, but Ms. Thompson held out for more than 40 minutes.

The report described the injury as a less severe "moderate" disability.

Until last fall, the industry appeared headed for a less severe decline.

Ms. Marker, 48, who had a less severe case of plague, followed, smiling broadly.

Lung edema compatible with survival at 54 h is a less severe form of VILI.

The task force thus decided on a less severe weighting factor of 0.5 in this case.