- present participle of punish.
punishing
Example Sentences
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It’s the latest effect forecast for what’s expected to be an historically strong event, one forecasters warn could also lash Southern California with powerful rain and broil both land and sea with punishing heat waves.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
No one wants to wonder what could have been if it turns out quarterback Matthew Stafford can’t count on Nacua getting open and punishing defenders downfield.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
But it is Cooper who has prepared an option for a punishing air campaign against Iran that could take up to two weeks, people familiar with the matter said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
After a punishing year-long tour, the singer accepted a few acting roles, wrote the soundtrack to Emerald Fennel's adaptation of Wuthering Heights and married her longterm partner George Daniel.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Instead of focusing exclusively on punishing bad behavior, staff now track and reward good behavior.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
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