become lenient
Frequency: 6.08.1 per million words
Used to describe a change to a state of being more merciful or tolerant.
Categories:
Examples (10)
- Over time, the new teacher began to become more lenient with her students.
- The strict regulations have started to become more lenient due to public pressure.
- After the incident, the school decided to become more lenient regarding minor infractions.
- Initially very harsh, the judge eventually began to become more lenient as he gained experience.
- Many parents tend to become more lenient with their children as they grow older.
- The company's policy on remote work has started to become more lenient recently.
- With the new director, the rules for dress code will likely become more lenient.
- He hoped his parents would become more lenient after seeing his efforts.
- As societal views change, laws often become more lenient on certain issues.
- The government promised to become more lenient on small businesses facing financial difficulties.