- plural of penalty.
penalties
Example Sentences
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Special teams miscues and penalties hampered the Rams in the first half, and they trailed 13-7 at halftime.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
In practice, the order will defer payment of the Federal excise tax imposed on the fuel for the rest for the year, without penalties or interest.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026
There’s been talk of where he might go next if he exits, but a return to college will be tricky, as Harbaugh faces penalties from his Ann Arbor sojourn.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
While McVay enjoyed watching Kyren Williams rush for two touchdowns and receiver Puka Nacua rush for another, the Rams had to overcome turnovers, penalties and special teams miscues to improve to 2-2.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026
Once they got finished slapping you with pay deductions, late fees, and interest penalties, you wound up owing them more each month, instead of less.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
