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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are lenient" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a situation where rules or standards are applied in a relaxed or forgiving manner.
Example: "The teachers are lenient when it comes to late assignments, allowing students extra time to complete their work."
Alternatives: "are forgiving" or "are flexible."
Dictionary
are lenient
adjective
Lax; tolerant of deviation; permissive; not strict.
synonyms
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And other European countries are lenient about stronger drugs.
Major efforts should be focused on all cities, especially developing cities where the requirements are lenient.
But secured creditors, including Oaktree and Gramercy, object to what they say are lenient terms.
"Sometimes, when occupancy is low, we are lenient and don't check ID's," he said.
At the moment the baselines are lenient, ensuring industries don't "go rogue" but not seeking to reduce their greenhouse emissions.
He feels that Channel 4 are lenient with him on a false premise: they think he's being clever.
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"We cannot be lenient.
"We will not be lenient.
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Unfortunately for Anderson, the officials were lenient.
But the sentences were lenient.
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