meted
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Death sentences for white collar crimes however remain rare, though they are meted out occasionally, typically if the cases involve large sums exceeding 1bn yuan.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
"Work will continue to ensure there is clear deterrents in terms of the punishments meted out by the law," he said.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026
The team's performance at the Club World Cup in Alonso's first matches showed some early promise, despite the stinging 4-0 defeat meted out by Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals.
From Barron's ● Jan. 12, 2026
We have already seen justice meted out by British judges in speech cases.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 7, 2025
He was aware of the other players around him, hel- meted and grotesque, creatures from an unknown world.
From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier
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