punished
Example Sentences
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My understanding is that you must commit a crime in order to be punished, right?
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
Buoyed by victories over France and Italy, the All Blacks punished a litany of first-half Irish errors as Patrick Tuipulotu, Ardie Savea, Will Jordan and Asafo Aumua all crossed to secure the bonus point.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
They alleged that the men were being punished for "saving cows".
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
It is unclear whether Leonard could be punished.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
You eat and are punished in the same bite.
From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson
