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

“I realize neither of you have served as attorneys with actual clients for a very long time,” he wrote, accusing them of “attacking an attorney and punishing his clients” for appealing their decision.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

An age when crime was a fact of life, and entire industries were based on apprehending, trying, and punishing criminals.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman