penalties

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The Golden Knights, who killed four penalties in Game 1, saw three players go to the box in the first 5½ minutes, giving the Ducks a man advantage for eight consecutive minutes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Although the parties agreed Monday to dismiss the broader lawsuit, Lively is still seeking attorneys’ fees, punitive damages and other financial penalties stemming from Baldoni’s failed $400-million defamation countersuit against her, which U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

They claim Vodafone suddenly cut commission on upgrades to phones and other packages, and shortly after this, brought in a fines and penalties system.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

That case, too, was settled, with Musk and Tesla each paying $20 million in penalties.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

Again, I said that they must furnish evidence if they were going to impose any penalties.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela