punished

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“The kind of incrementalism that Eric Murphy seems to be doing is something from a bygone era, where people were more pragmatic in the movement and not punished for it,” she said.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

Any malfeasance should be punished, and the system should always strive to improve.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Those who are found liable can still be punished accordingly, and those who settle can still maintain their innocence.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

If he is charged and found guilty, he could be punished with a ban that prevents him from working in English football.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

He ran away before he could be punished, and that meant Goré Mtoko’s family hadn’t got revenge on him.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer