punish
Example Sentences
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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
We argued that the government shouldn’t be allowed to punish American citizens while forbidding them from publicly disputing the accusations, aside from grave matters of national security.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
The EFL can only take disciplinary action against clubs, it is up the Football Association to punish individuals.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
Mejia said he wanted to pressure landlords to comply with the law — and pressure the city to punish the ones who don’t.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
Vivi would like to punish Madoc, but her only power is to be a thorn in his side.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
Vocabulary lists containing punish
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