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be punished



VERB
pay
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But, if you do, expect to be punished by most of the brokerages handling retail allocations of this highly anticipated offering.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

If he is charged and found guilty, he could be punished with a ban that prevents him from working in English football.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 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

However, they warn clients in a note that any deterioration in credit quality will be punished more severely and continue to see downside risk for the sector.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

“You will not be punished for telling us what you in turn have been told. Please continue.”

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman




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