punitive action
Example Sentences
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The CJP accused the government of backtracking after authorities had assured them that no punitive action would be taken against protesters.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
CVM reached a so-called "administrative agreement in supervision process," it said in a statement, enabling the watchdog to reduce or erase punitive action in exchange for effective cooperation in the ongoing investigations.
From Reuters ● Sep. 30, 2023
The unexpected crisis stirred debate within the Reagan administration over whether Washington should take punitive action against the Soviet Union.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 24, 2023
Adani Group has hit back at the allegations against it and said it was evaluating "remedial and punitive action" against Hindenburg Research in the US and India.
From BBC ● Feb. 1, 2023
He'd been a pretender long enough, and what punitive action they took now didn't seem to matter.
From The Sky Is Falling by Lester Del Rey
