be punished
Example Sentences
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And he's been warned that he will be punished if he discusses his health, or his legal case.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
“I am going to be punished for that. I have been punished for it in one sense—in the destruction of my life, my family, my career,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
My understanding is that you must commit a crime in order to be punished, right?
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
It is unclear whether Leonard could be punished.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
“The Commandant will want the scrub for her morning bath. I don’t want to be punished for being late.”
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
