punishing

Example Sentences

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It was erected during the final week of April, when one of Trump Doral’s four golf courses—the Blue Monster, famous for its punishing water hazards—hosted the PGA Championship.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

She is now the oldest woman on the UFC roster, her longevity in the punishing sport making her one of its best-known names.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

A punishing hangover from pandemic-era overinvestment had already left the gaming industry reeling.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

Harvard may get a more empowering storyline than his florist-hairdresser-retail-clerk predecessors, but the humor is redolent of the same punishing cliches.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

“She’ll really be furious,” she added with a delighted laugh, “and probably blame everything on me, for she’s always punishing me for things I haven’t even thought of yet.”

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander