punished

Example Sentences

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"Y behaved deplorably and disgracefully and he of course deserves to be punished," Henry said.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

But now he’s saying that it’s not a “death knell” for the sector, suggesting that some prominent software stocks may have been overly punished by investors.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

The group were were being punished for "mismanaging" the battery exchanges for Spiro motorbikes, which they denied.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

Party authorities punished nearly 160,000 people for offenses related to policy inaction, recklessness or deceit last year, a 16% increase from the 2024 total, according to official data.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

“I think you’ve punished that dirt enough,” he offered.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan