infliction

Example Sentences

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"There is no military objective that justifies the wholesale destruction of a society's infrastructure or the deliberate infliction of suffering on civilian populations," he added.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

The family is suing the company for breach of contract, negligence, infliction of emotional distress and violation of the California Health and Safety Code.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

The jury took only about an hour to clear the Grammy-winning rapper of the allegations of assault, battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress as well as negligence and false imprisonment.

From BBC • Sep. 2, 2025

The plaintiffs sued Baldwin, his El Dorado Pictures company and Rust Movie Productions LLC, alleging negligence and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2025

No amount of embroidery, gold-trimmings, or jewel-buttons will render such an infliction grateful to the mass.

From The Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness Being a Complete Guide for a Gentleman's Conduct in all his Relations Towards Society by Hartley, Cecil B.