penalize
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He said: "Staff safety must come first. But dismissing a long-serving employee in these circumstances sends entirely the wrong message. It penalises those who act, while offenders are left unchecked."
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
Patrizio Donati, director of power producer Terrawatt, agreed the bill penalises renewables, and insisted the only way to "systematically lower energy prices" is to transition away from fossil fuels.
From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026
But it also penalises anyone who "otherwise obstructs, influences or impedes any official proceeding, or attempts to do so."
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2024
"Europe's answer to the problem penalises people," he said.
From Reuters • Dec. 6, 2022
This led to stories of the penalises paid by transgressors of the great sins.
From The Scapegoat; a romance and a parable by Caine, Hall, Sir
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