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If punitive action was taken by the church it would be very painful and extremely traumatic for him.
McCain named Russian banker Dmitry Klyuev and his lawyer Andrei Pavlov as potential targets for punitive action.
Exclusive: Obama Declines to Add Names to Russian Sanction List | Josh Rogin | December 19, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTThe U.N. wants concrete proof of punitive action against the clergy and whether policy changes have been implemented.
Pope Expands Sex Abuse Laws in Response to U.N. Criticisms | Barbie Latza Nadeau | July 11, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
It is at this point that the punitive action of individuals gives way to public legal procedure.
Elements of Folk Psychology | Wilhelm WundtThe major shortcoming is the assumption of the inevitability of reprisals and the capacity to take punitive action.
Shock and Awe | Harlan K. UllmanThe boy was probably more frightened than hurt, but the matter was one demanding instant punitive action.
In Africa | John T. McCutcheonHe'd been a pretender long enough, and what punitive action they took now didn't seem to matter.
The Sky Is Falling | Lester del ReyLet Shann alert the ship, and the cruiser would know; swift punitive action would be visited on the camp.
Storm Over Warlock | Andre Norton
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