praising

Example Sentences

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It has sparked condemnation from small business groups and investors who accuse Canberra of penalising wealth creators.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

He said the change would address an unfair system that was "penalising work", while encouraging investment by offering lower rates of capital gains tax to "genuine" entrepreneurs.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

In supporters' minds, VAR is penalising microscopic offsides, but missing what they see as clear fouls.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

This could mean nations with higher average external tariffs than the US would be penalising their own consumers rather than Americans.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2025

France taxed half a million from it last year by a penalising tariff.

From The Romance of the Reaper by Casson, Herbert Newton