demerit
Example Sentences
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She doesn’t like systems of demerits where students behave well only because of extrinsic rewards.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
His demerits are significant, and they are summed up by the words Vietnam War.
From Slate • Nov. 4, 2025
Times columnists debate the merits, and demerits, of the California’s governor podcasting side gig.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2025
“We haven’t yet received a copy of the judgement. We will examine it on its merits and demerits and then decide whether to appeal or not,” he told me.
From BBC • Oct. 18, 2024
I wonder how Americans get demerits in school.
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
Vocabulary lists containing demerit
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