punishment

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But greater punishment cannot be applied based on the nature of the views expressed.

From Los Angeles Times

"What happened was barbaric, deplorable and shameful. We want the strictest punishment for those responsible," said Badshah Mian, managing director of Pioneer Knitwear.

From BBC

AFP takes a look at what lies ahead for Yoon, as well as the punishments already dished out to his associates.

From Barron's

Speaking at his annual news conference before the NBA All-Star Game, commissioner Adam Silver warned that current punishments to prevent teams from gaming the system that allocates top new players are "not working."

From Barron's

Because the punishments for fighting at the Olympics are so harsh, the brothers likely won’t be starting a melee.

From The Wall Street Journal