punishing

Example Sentences

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But what’s intended as a blow to the government is punishing the Cuban people.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The worst monthly showing for the S&P 500 index in a year — and the worst first-quarter performance since 2022, when a punishing bear market was just getting underway.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

The judge said the U.S. government appeared to be punishing Anthropic, and its actions didn’t appear directed at a national-security concern.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

After the veteran argued he was the victim of a vindictive prosecution, Boasberg allowed for an inquiry into whether the case was rooted in punishing him for constitutionally protected speech.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

“We don’t make a habit of punishing anyone that frail.”

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins