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

Friday’s market selloff punished an array of sectors tied to the capital spending boom—but some are more exposed than others.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 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

That “should not be second-guessed and punished with a multimillion-dollar award,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

We simply did the exact opposite of what was expected, knowing we would be punished by Mami when she returned but willing to take the chance to have her back.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago