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
The tech sector has largely supported Anthropic in the wake of the punitive measures.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
Burgum didn’t address whether those punitive measures would be rolled back.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026
The EU has finally agreed to remove the punitive measures it imposed in 2023.
From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025
Hints that were untrue, of course, were given of insubordination all over the land, crudely disguised with complacent references to punitive measures to be taken.
From The Iron Heel by London, Jack