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

The EU has finally agreed to remove the punitive measures it imposed in 2023.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025

Polls throughout the Americas show that many are warming to hard-line security strategies and support more punitive measures for suspected criminals.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 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