penalty

Example Sentences

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When, last year, Congress suspended fuel economy penalties for light vehicles, Ford could afford to sell more of its larger, thirstier, more robust V8s.

From The Wall Street Journal

The hearing came a week after a federal judge set the September date for Mangione's trial and dropped firearms charges against him that carried a death penalty punishment.

From BBC

The federal case carries the same potential punishment after a US judge barred prosecutors in late January from seeking the death penalty against Mangione.

From Barron's

In October 2024, he scored the winning goal against Bayern Munich on Villa's return to Europe's elite competition with a stunning strike from outside the penalty area.

From BBC

Wernicke dropped her own coverage and plans to pay for care with cash, calculating that the state tax penalty is less than the cost of premiums.

From Los Angeles Times