just punishment

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Is a shot from 12 yards with only the goalkeeper to beat a just punishment?

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025

“He will now face just punishment for his crimes,” U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2024

"Considering the extensiveness of Holmes' fraud... the sentencing of 180 months' imprisonment would reflect the seriousness of the offenses, provide for just punishment for the offenses, and deter Holmes and others," the prosecutors said.

From Reuters • Nov. 12, 2022

In a sentencing memorandum, they implored a judge to deviate from federal guidelines, which call for less than three years in prison, and deliver “a just punishment for this particularly vile conduct.”

From Seattle Times • Aug. 31, 2022

Oh," he gulped, "if I want to escape my just punishment, forgive me—forgive me, Charlie, for I am afraid of death.

From The Hills of Refuge A Novel by Harben, Will N. (Will Nathaniel)