punish

Example Sentences

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States, Jackson noted, have long assumed the power to punish medical professionals for what they say in addition to what they do.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

“Instead, these measures appear designed to punish Anthropic,” she wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

“The U.S. is trying to punish the Cuban government,” said one customer, named Rolando.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

Civil court is often seen as a more effective way to recover stolen money, primarily because the ultimate goal is to compensate victims rather than to punish offenders.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

As Hercules had sworn to do while he was Omphale’s slave, no sooner was he free than he started to punish King Eurytus because he himself had been punished by Zeus for killing Eurytus’ son.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton