penalties
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These include technical issues in China qualifying, a safety car turning the race on its head in Japan, a retirement while leading in Canada, and the still-unresolved farrago over erroneous pit-lane speeding penalties in Monaco.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
The newer version does, however, give the White House more authority to waive the oil-and-gas importer penalties if it sees fit.
From Slate ● Jul. 18, 2026
It was a similar situation under former manager Gareth Southgate when they went 1-0 in front against Italy in the Euro 2021 final before conceding an equaliser and losing on penalties.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
The NBA informed Toronto that it would assume any penalties handed down if wrongdoing is found in Leonard’s endorsement deal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
In apartheid South Africa, the penalties for these “crimes” could be as much as ten years in prison.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
