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

Burgum didn’t address whether those punitive measures would be rolled back.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

Ramaphosa said it was regrettable that despite efforts to reset relations with the US, Trump continued "to apply punitive measures against South Africa based on misinformation and distortions about our country".

From BBC • Nov. 27, 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

But Sir John Bowring, British Plenipotentiary at Hong Kong, took punitive measures to enforce treaty obligations; Admiral Seymour destroyed the forts on the river, and occupied the island and fort of Dutch Folly.

From The Letters of Queen Victoria : A Selection from Her Majesty's Correspondence between the Years 1837 and 1861 Volume 3, 1854-1861 by Benson, Arthur Christopher