penalty
Example Sentences
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Forward Julián Quiñones extended the lead in the 61st minute, exploiting Czechia’s defensive confusion in the penalty area.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026
Of course, Freese isn’t ready to boast that his college research on penalty kicks will be decisive.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026
Should Ghana have been awarded a penalty against England?
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026
It added that the measures were "tantamount to the financial death penalty," as the judges are unable to use credit cards, access banking services and use online platforms like Amazon and Google.
From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026
Those who had meaningful economic and social opportunities were unlikely to commit crimes regardless of the penalty, while those who went to prison were far more likely to commit crimes again in the future.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
Vocabulary lists containing penalty
Unit 1: Telling Details
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Stamp Act (1765)
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