meted
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The suspended death sentences are the most severe punishment known to be meted out against disgraced generals under Chinese leader Xi Jinping, surpassing the life sentences previously announced for purged military commanders of similar rank.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026
The team's performance at the Club World Cup in Alonso's first matches showed some early promise, despite the stinging 4-0 defeat meted out by Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals.
From Barron's ● Jan. 12, 2026
Unified’s 74th Street Elementary School, said discipline should not be meted out with a “one-size-fits-all” approach.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2025
"Raging" Rangers interim manager Barry Ferguson has vowed to "make changes" for the final few matches of the Scottish Premiership season after Hibernian meted out a record-breaking fifth consecutive defeat at Ibrox.
From BBC ● Apr. 5, 2025
His status netted him a grand total of $200 a month, a stipend meted out by a few admiring patrons.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
