be punished

Example Sentences

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Any malfeasance should be punished, and the system should always strive to improve.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Those who are found liable can still be punished accordingly, and those who settle can still maintain their innocence.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Gov. Gavin Newsom last week warned insurers they could be punished if they delay or deny claims.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Those that fail to adapt will not need to be punished by fines that are often difficult to collect.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

Shin realized his brother was in trouble and that he would probably be punished when guards caught up with him.

From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden