| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Show clemency (2,4,2) | ||
| Be lenient with | New York Times | 05 Jul 2021 |
| Deal with mercifully | Premier Sunday | 03 Jun 2018 |
| Show leniency toward | The Washington Post | 01 Feb 2017 |
| Treat leniently | Wall Street Journal | 22 Dec 2015 |
| Treat leniently | ||
| Not pummel | ||
| Show leniency toward | ||
| Show leniency toward | ||
| Use sparingly | ||
| Spare. |