financial penalty

Example Sentences

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But if savers are unable to find a property below the cap and need to withdraw the money, they face a financial penalty which costs them 6.25% of their savings.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The commission is seeking a court order that requires Luthar to pay back his financial gains as well as a financial penalty.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

After that, the commission voted unanimously to levy the maximum financial penalty, as recommended by city ethics investigators.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025

Spend above that and you get a financial penalty, although this will be far less punitive than Uefa.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025

Each contract contained a tight deadline for completion, with a financial penalty for every day beyond.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson