punished

Example Sentences

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The blood shed on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in 1965 forged a law of historic success and magnitude in beginning to level the playing field that punished minority voters and candidates while boosting majority ones.

From Slate • May 22, 2026

We also don’t want states with high recovery rates to be punished with smaller budgets going forward.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

There were some comments from fans on the BBC Sport live commentary page, with many wondering why Havertz was not punished further.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Wootler said authorities were doing all they could to tackle the growing problem, deporting foreigners who overstay their visa and ensuring those who engage in online crime are "punished by our courts".

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

The record shows that people who were indentured servants were often treated harshly and could be severely punished for breaking the agreement.

From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz