penalties

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Goldman paid more than $5 billion in penalties to the U.S. and Malaysia related to its role.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

The law change would mean penalties and free-kicks could be given for fouls made before the corner is taken.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

England spent two minutes 41 seconds poring over every angle of the footage, checking the possible foul, the potential penalties.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Breaking this rule leads to penalties and messy corrections.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

Yet these civil penalties, although not considered punishment by our courts, often make it virtually impossible for people who have been convicted of crimes to integrate into the mainstream society and economy upon release.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander