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

While the top state-and-local rate in New York City is 14.8%, individuals who make over $215,400 pay a punishing 10.7%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 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

He hated school and his exasperated father told him that he would stop punishing him for bad reports if he applied himself to reading.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

Always carrying his gun, he went on grueling horseback rides and punishing hikes through the woods and fields, keeping a lookout for wildlife specimens to add to his collection.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple