punish
Example Sentences
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But the campaigners behind Thursday's report believe more is needed to ensure full transparency, calling in particular for a legally-binding lobby register that would punish companies and groups posting inaccurate data.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Panish told jurors in Van Nuys that they needed to award punitive damages not only to punish Grossman and Erickson but also to send a message about their conduct.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Our legal system seems well prepared to scrutinize and punish their acts of self-preservation instead of examining the circumstances that made those acts necessary.
From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026
At a news conference on Saturday, they pledged to conduct a "rigorous" investigation and "severely punish" those found responsible.
From BBC • May 25, 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
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