punish

Example Sentences

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They rotated the strike well and punished any loose balls with Root bringing up his 67th half-century, and the 100-partnership, with a single off Webster.

From Barron's

In Los Angeles, the rain is expected to be less punishing than the previous storm that triggered significant flooding, road closures and rescues, but it will be heavier along the Central Coast, Wofford said.

From Los Angeles Times

Their success has not only created unimaginable wealth but also jobs and better lives for Californians, they say, yet they feel they are being punished.

From Los Angeles Times

Initially, the department said it was punishing Italian pasta companies because they were being uncooperative with its investigation, citing problems that ranged from missing information to untranslated Italian words in the companies’ submissions.

From The Wall Street Journal

Critics have contended that drivers shouldn’t be punished for clerical errors of the DMV.

From Los Angeles Times