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Walter Bagehot, the 19th-century editor of the Economist magazine, summed up the role of the central bank as being to lend to banks freely, against good collateral, at a penalty rate.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026

Any touch of the ball with the hand or arm by a defender will be a penalty, or an indirect free-kick for a backpass if it is the goalkeeper.

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

Garnett had previously tossed two additional federal charges, taking the prospect of the death penalty off the table.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

While his sentencing was delayed to a later date, Sandoval can only receive life without the possibility of parole or the death penalty under California law.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026

When judges have discretion, they may consider a defendant’s background and impose a lighter penalty if the defendant’s personal circumstances—extreme poverty or experience of abuse, for example—warrant it.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

Media outlets may self-censor to avoid financially debilitating penalties.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026

The SEC can seek civil monetary penalties and the return of illegal profits, and bar or suspend an individual from serving as a corporate officer or director, among other remedies.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026

Since the protests, authorities have attempted to appease the nation's youth, with the parliament hiking penalties for leaking exam papers.

From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026

Gross is involved in all set-pieces, including penalties, and provides steady midfield returns.

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

Mrs. Olinski reminded them that if they continued to do that, the penalties could easily add up to a loss.

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg