punitive
Example Sentences
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First was the carve-out from his punitive tariffs on Chinese goods for smartphones and other consumer electronics.
The EU has finally agreed to remove the punitive measures it imposed in 2023.
From BBC
The Workers Fraud Protection Act, which takes effect Jan. 1, makes it “unlawful to falsely impersonate a union representative” and imposes punitive fines.
Hosting a gathering for relatives can sometimes come with a barrage of questions and requests that can feel almost punitive.
From MarketWatch
Ahmed faces the "imminent prospect of unconstitutional arrest, punitive detention, and expulsion" from the United States, the court filing said.
From Barron's
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