punish

Example Sentences

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The Catford fighter put that plan into action and started to punish Flores with hooks as she stepped out of the firing line.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The former set the tone with unflappable correctness while his partner was more aggressive, and quick to punish bowling which began to err in line as the partnership grew.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“The First Amendment draws a line, which the government may not cross, at efforts to use government power—including the power of the purse—‘to punish or suppress disfavored expression’ by others,” Moss said in the ruling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

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

As much as I love my dad and know he’s trying his best, when I came out of that office, I wanted to punish him.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller