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be punished



VERB
pay
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"I'm sure they'll be punished for coming here today," he said.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Gov. Gavin Newsom last week warned insurers they could be punished if they delay or deny claims.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Those that fail to adapt will not need to be punished by fines that are often difficult to collect.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

The abolitionists also assert that women should be punished not for abortion but for homicide.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

"But Ivy will be punished for it. As she should be. Meddling in our business and making things more difficult."

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton




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