penalty
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That followed a $375 million penalty by a New Mexico jury this spring for misleading users about the safety of its platforms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
For immigrants who entered the U.S. illegally, leaving the country or being deported triggers a penalty — many are banned from coming back into the U.S. for a decade.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
He remains incredibly consistent, scoring on average 16 goals in his past four seasons at the club and he's also potentially a penalty taker now Youri Tielemans has gone to Manchester United.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Garnett had previously tossed two additional federal charges, taking the prospect of the death penalty off the table.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
This penalty of being jiggered was a favourite supposititious case of his.
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
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The SEC can seek civil monetary penalties and the return of illegal profits, and bar or suspend an individual from serving as a corporate officer or director, among other remedies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
Since the protests, authorities have attempted to appease the nation's youth, with the parliament hiking penalties for leaking exam papers.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
If you are spending £6m on a forward, you could get the likes of Calvert-Lewin who is close to being guaranteed to play 90 minutes most weeks and on penalties.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
The Justice Department will file two felony charges against Melissa Farris, which carry penalties of up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Mrs. Olinski reminded them that if they continued to do that, the penalties could easily add up to a loss.
From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg
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