punitive

Example Sentences

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The EU has finally agreed to remove the punitive measures it imposed in 2023.

From BBC

The Workers Fraud Protection Act, which takes effect Jan. 1, makes it “unlawful to falsely impersonate a union representative” and imposes punitive fines.

From The Wall Street Journal

Hosting a gathering for relatives can sometimes come with a barrage of questions and requests that can feel almost punitive.

From MarketWatch

Ahmed faces the "imminent prospect of unconstitutional arrest, punitive detention, and expulsion" from the United States, the court filing said.

From Barron's

You learn where splurging matters to you — good olive oil and great bread, perhaps — and where frugality feels easy rather than punitive.

From Salon