penalized

Example Sentences

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China’s market has lagged and Beijing recently penalized brokers that let mainland investors buy stocks abroad.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

In all likelihood, most people are aware they’ve been penalized.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

Andretti was penalized for missing the drivers’ meeting, however, and sent from the No. 9 starting position to the rear of the field.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

In February, in one of the SEC’s only actions to date against a private-fund manager under Chairman Atkins, the agency penalized a private-credit manager over valuation practices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

“Does that mean we are better than anyone else? No. But we should not be penalized because we cannot get into the old yacht club.”

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times