punishing
Example Sentences
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Despite these punishing conditions, researchers found thriving communities of nematodes.
From Science Daily
Late last year, there were already signs of a shift, with investors punishing companies like Oracle on fears they were spending too much on AI.
It turned out to be nothing but a brief dalliance for the couple, who struggled with the area’s punishing heat.
From MarketWatch
The stock is attempting to stabilize after a punishing four-week slide that saw shares tumble roughly 30% from peak to trough.
From Barron's
The market has been punishing fast-casual restaurants on hints that growth is decelerating.
From Barron's
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