meted
Example Sentences
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He’s hardly able to parry the upbraiding meted out by Mr. Giamatti’s Jean, fastidiously dressed and radiating pompous self-satisfaction.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
Death sentences for white collar crimes however remain rare, though they are meted out occasionally, typically if the cases involve large sums exceeding 1bn yuan.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
But it feels more egregious than a bad call in the run of play because it’s justice — or injustice — meted out arbitrarily, unevenly and after the fact.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
The team's performance at the Club World Cup in Alonso's first matches showed some early promise, despite the stinging 4-0 defeat meted out by Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals.
From Barron's ● Jan. 12, 2026
He was aware of the other players around him, hel- meted and grotesque, creatures from an unknown world.
From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier
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