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penalty

[pen-l-tee] / ˈpɛn l ti /


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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

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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