punish

Example Sentences

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In the days that followed, repressive new laws were adopted here to silence dissent and punish criticism of the authorities.

From BBC

And while the money was good, the pace was punishing, with eight shows a week on a 30-week tour.

From Los Angeles Times

The ewes give birth on the U.S. side in the winter and spring, then cross into Mexico to seek water in the punishing summer.

From Los Angeles Times

While punishing US aid cuts in 2025 were partially reversed, concerns about donor dependence persist, including reliance on host India and how this intersects with New Delhi's relationship with China -- once icy, now gradually easing.

From Barron's

“My office remains steadfast in its efforts to prosecute and punish those who commit acts of violence against others.”

From Los Angeles Times