punishment
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Prosecutors on Friday said he deserved heavy punishment.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
In the world of capital punishment, Burton is not alone in coming under suspicion.
From Slate ● Aug. 13, 2026
Nonetheless, prosecutors’ decision to seek the highest level of punishment reflects the extreme nature of Leticia’s alleged crimes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
Between charitable donations and forfeiting equity and potential bonuses, the punishment carried a value of up to $90 million.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
“It’s my punishment for eavesdropping. I accept it.”
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
Blumenfield, who authored a motion to start the process, called the law, along with its punishments of a $1,000 fine and up to six months in jail, “uncommonly silly.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
The king of Ithaca’s pride in his ingenious trick is steadily sapped by a series of cosmic punishments.
From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2026
Divine did not say why he felt compelled to state his beliefs about permissible punishments.
From Slate ● Jul. 1, 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
There were goals, rewards, and instant punishments for failure.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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Psychology
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