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punishable

[puhn-i-shuh-buhl] / ˈpʌn ɪ ʃə bəl /


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"They don't see any conclusive evidence here to say that Joe Newell has touched this with a punishable part of the arm," he added.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Such recruiting is considered “an act of gross unsportsmanlike conduct” punishable by game forfeitures and fines.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Prosecutors alleged this technical misstatement was a federal crime punishable by up to 60 years in prison.

From Slate • May 1, 2026

It also said that policy violations were punishable by up to six months in prison.

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026

The government subsequently passed a law that made it an offense punishable by fine or imprisonment to offer unauthorized education.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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