loosen validation for freshness

[ChenyuLInx]

Resolves #11123

Problem

We are having too strict of a validation for freshness

Solution

Checklist

• I have read the contributing guide and understand what's expected of me.
• I have run this code in development, and it appears to resolve the stated issue.
• This PR includes tests, or tests are not required or relevant for this PR.
• This PR has no interface changes (e.g., macros, CLI, logs, JSON artifacts, config files, adapter interface, etc.) or this PR has already received feedback and approval from Product or DX.
• This PR includes type annotations for new and modified functions.

[codecov]

Codecov Report

All modified and coverable lines are covered by tests ✅

Project coverage is 88.89%. Comparing base (48d9afa) to head (7d6cffd).
Report is 1 commits behind head on main.

Additional details and impacted files

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- Hits        21406    21398       -8     
- Misses       2666     2674       +8     

Flag	Coverage Δ
integration	86.20% <100.00%> (-0.12%)	⬇️
unit	62.44% <100.00%> (ø)

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Components	Coverage Δ
Unit Tests	62.44% <100.00%> (ø)
Integration Tests	86.20% <100.00%> (-0.12%)	⬇️