penalties
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If St. John Bosco ever decides to play a complete game without giving up big plays and making turnovers and 15-yard penalties, beware.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2026
Milan would have clinched a seventh European title but for a miracle in Istanbul - Liverpool scoring three times in six minutes in the final before winning on penalties.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
In the midst of the barnstorming action, the victors had three bad snaps on extra points and 18 penalties, including six personal foul calls.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
To avoid underpayment penalties, filers typically must pay 90% of tax due by year-end or soon after.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
Once they got finished slapping you with pay deductions, late fees, and interest penalties, you wound up owing them more each month, instead of less.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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