punish

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Authorities have since punished more than 7.2 million people, curbing some of the more egregious forms of graft that had prevailed before Xi and cementing his stature as China’s most dominant leader in decades.

From The Wall Street Journal

Under baseball’s rules, the Dodgers are punished financially for their gleeful spending.

From Los Angeles Times

Meanwhile, the EU is working on a trade deal with India, the world's most populous nation with 1.4 billion people, whose relations have soured with Washington due to punishing tariffs.

From Barron's

Yoon also faces criminal charges of insurrection, which can be punished with lengthy prison terms or even the death penalty, though it is unlikely the latter would be carried out.

From Barron's

"The EU must also take note of today's decision and introduce stronger safeguards against the criminalisation of humanitarian assistance under EU law, no one should be punished for trying to help," it said.

From Barron's