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

Investors have spent months punishing Oracle’s stock in reaction to the company’s pivot to artificial-intelligence infrastructure, but one analyst thinks the company will prove the doubters wrong.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 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

But Harper's salvo proved to be in vain as Venezuela regained the lead in the ninth inning, punishing a shaky performance from US reliever Garrett Whitlock to clinch victory.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

“We hope the state will focus more on preparing him for the world beyond incarceration than on punishing him.”

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater