penalize
Example Sentences
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If they violate their trade pacts, Washington could also further penalize them under well-established laws.
From Barron's
"But yet the other way around, we seem to be penalized for it."
From Barron's
It penalizes exporters that lack the technological and financial capacity to decarbonize at the pace required by the Europeans.
From Barron's
“Being denied coverage after meeting safety standards sends the wrong message and is akin to being penalized for doing the right thing.”
From Los Angeles Times
Wilson was not penalized for the hit, which appeared to be clean.
From Los Angeles Times
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