punished
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"I think this is a shocking story of somebody who deliberately acted fraudulently and laundered money and he should be punished," she said.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
Bass said that when she toured police station houses after being elected, the number one complaint she heard was about the perception that lower-ranking officers are punished more severely than command staff.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
Rhoad's fiancee Natalie Weirtz told the court by video call that the accused "must be punished so that no other family suffers the same pain."
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
"Their dedication helps ensure young offenders are punished as appropriate while being supported into rehabilitation, and we will deliver on our commitment to give children in prison more time outside their room," a spokesperson said.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
But in books, the villains—like Mrs. Winstead—are always punished.
From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle
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