punitive measures

Example Sentences

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They are self-censoring and disengaging from campaign activism to avoid punitive measures.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

Mick Cronin wasn’t kidding about taking punitive measures to get his team playing better.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 8, 2025

Rosy sentiment was further boosted by a detente in the US-China trade war, with top leaders agreeing Thursday to walk back punitive measures that had disrupted international supply chains and manufacturing sectors.

From Barron's • Oct. 31, 2025

Some analysts believe the U.S. and China could de-escalate tensions before the punitive measures go into effect.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 12, 2025

Of course, there were punitive measures, unreasonable and unjust, and some men were afraid to be just if the railroad would in any way be benefited.

From A Backward Glance at Eighty Recollections & comment by Murdock, Charles A. (Charles Albert)