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Discover LudwigThe phrase "be lenient" is correct and can be used in written English.
It means to show mercy or kindness in a specific situation. Example: The teacher decided to be lenient with the students' late assignments due to the unexpected power outage in the school.
Dictionary
be lenient
adjective
Lax; tolerant of deviation; permissive; not strict.
synonyms
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"We cannot be lenient.
"We will not be lenient.
Be lenient: Let not the touch of hand.
Here, too, the rabbis tended to be lenient.
Maybe the people at J.C.S. would be lenient.
"I am humbly asking if you could be lenient on me".
Judge Blackburn had already signaled that he would not be lenient in imposing a sentence.
They have shown a tendency to be lenient with their peers.
There is no reason to be lenient," said the head of the liaison office, Zhang Xiaoming.
AMERICA TO BE LENIENT Insists, However, on Definite Arrangements -- Will Resume Negotiations With Italy Tuesday.
Some of those holding firm indicated that they would also be lenient.
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