penalties

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Stars dictated dressing‑room dynamics, influenced tactical decisions and sometimes overshadowed the collective with inane disputes over things like training schedules or even who should take penalties.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

The same penalties might be applied by the Southern Section if it happens in the section championship game.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

With a Roth IRA, you can withdraw contributions at any time tax and penalty free, but earnings may be subject to taxes and penalties before age 59 ½.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

He would only be allowed to apply for refugee status after criminal penalties have been completed, South Korea’s Justice Ministry said Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

The irksome security provisions of May-Johnson were liberalized, with penalties reduced to maximum fines of $20,000 and prison terms of up to five years.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik