easy on

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: not harsh or severe in punishing or criticizing

I think they're being too easy on the vandals.

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Finding inspiration for a bet is easy on FanDuel with many suggestions for Midwest or Big Ten matchups. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 Besides benefitting the monarchs, the patches of pink are easy on the eyes of northbound motorists. — Susan Degrane, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 The Nuggets took it easy on Thursday, catching their breath after an intense first two days of camp and preparing for a scrimmage on Friday. — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 1 Oct. 2026 And the style isn’t just easy on the eyes—they’re easy to wear, too. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for easy on

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