How to use "lenient" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "lenient" in popular movie and book plots

  • Ted's former boss, Willie — who had left Above All to be a television executive in Chicago, Illinois — had a more lenient management approach.  - The Wall-to-Wall Trap
  • Kelly intends to surrender, if only to receive a more lenient sentence and avoid execution.  - Machine-Gun Kelly (film)
  • The priest agrees but concurrently wishes to be lenient on a likewise sentient being, thus only offers Wang a charm meant to ward off demons.  - The Painted Skin
  • When Simpson dies, he is replaced by the Reverend Soater, a much more lenient man and an Irishman himself.  - Time Gentlemen, Please!
  • When Cat corroborates Ricky's testimony, the judge is lenient and lets Ricky off with a fine.  - A Place to Go
  • Owen is found guilty, though Kornreich obviously intends to be lenient on him.  - Noise (2007 American film)
  • She is strict towards her students when she has to be and lenient whenever that is the need of the hour.  - Kicha Vayasu 16
  • The judge informs Allen that he could have used a defence of insanity, but chose not to, and that he would have been lenient if he had.  - Two Seconds
  • The judge takes a very lenient view of the situation based on the hostages' evidence and sentences Ravi to a light sentence of six months.  - Tathastu
  • Rajaram takes the incident lightly as the pranks of youngsters and is very lenient to them.  - Annayya (2000 film)
  • Dar Kush is known for its lenient treatment of the white slaves, going as far as allowing them to keep native religion, culture, and language.  - Lion's Blood
  • dr Bain operates the haven through very lenient methods.  - Alone in the Dark (1982 film)
  • Due to his age and it being a first offense, Butch was supposed to get a lenient sentence.  - A Perfect World
  • At their trial, they beg for mercy and are given a lenient 33-year sentence instead of the usual life sentence in prison.  - Brokedown Palace
  • Shortly after he vanishes, the guards assassinate Janine, upset by her lenient ruling.  - Heir Apparent (novel)
  • He urges the Time Lords to be lenient towards Glitz, while he returns Mel back to her proper time.  - The Ultimate Foe

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