penalty
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Twelve minutes earlier he had looked set to take a penalty but instead handed the ball to Bukayo Saka who converted to seal his hat-trick.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
The game took place days after the Netherlands' semi-final penalty shootout defeat by Argentina and after Brazil's humiliating 7-1 loss to Germany on home soil.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
He toyed with the Galaxy just before halftime, lining up to take a penalty before turning it over to Denis Bouanga, who scored to make it 2-0.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026
Bryson DeChambeau's charge towards the top of the British Open leaderboard was dealt a huge blow by a two-shot penalty after the conclusion of Friday's second round.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
In 2005, there were fewer than seventy-five juvenile offenders on death row when the Court banned the death penalty for kids.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
In addition to their four yellow cards, England gave away 14 penalties to Argentina's six, taking their tally for the Nations Championship to 34 conceded in three matches.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
The newer version does, however, give the White House more authority to waive the oil-and-gas importer penalties if it sees fit.
From Slate ● Jul. 18, 2026
The NBA informed Toronto that it would assume any penalties handed down if wrongdoing is found in Leonard’s endorsement deal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
The agency said it has warned the contractor and that penalties could follow if there is another failure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
The Golden Snidget gains a X X X X rating not because it is dangerous but because severe penalties are attached to its capture or injury.
From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling
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