punished
Example Sentences
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“I am going to be punished for that. I have been punished for it in one sense—in the destruction of my life, my family, my career,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
In June, Southampton owner Dragan Solak told BBC Sport he would not sack Eckert, despite the "mistake" of the head coach, and argued the club had already been punished enough.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
My understanding is that you must commit a crime in order to be punished, right?
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
"It felt like I was being punished for doing the sensible thing," he says.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
The past ruler had taxed them heavily and punished them harshly, and they had no hope for better.
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
