punishing

Example Sentences

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Houston is turning the Texans' NFL stadium into a natural-grass pitch, shielding its streets from punishing heat and preparing its transit police force to respond in 50 languages during the World Cup.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

I think most people are up for punishing it more, because there does seem to be too many occasions where players get away with it.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

The field is still searching for materials that can survive the punishing mix of saltwater chemistry, high voltage, and industrial operating demands.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

California was weathering its worst recession in decades and a punishing drought.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

A part of every school day was set aside for punishing troublemakers, and I was often one of them.

From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola