penalty
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Fifty years ago, the Supreme Court reinstated the death penalty as constitutionally permissible in the landmark case Gregg v.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
The council has said the maximum penalty is two years' imprisonment, an unlimited fine, or both.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Messi, who drove Argentina to their third World Cup crown in Qatar four years ago, lashed in the penalty as the reigning champions eased to a 3-0 win.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Tortorella did make an iffy move in Game 2, asking referees to review a late overruled goal—officials rejected Las Vegas’s appeal, leading to a penalty, a Carolina power-play and a game-tying Canes goal.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
“Well, you better be careful. I hope your dad’s right about the Official Secrets Act. You know what the penalty for breaking it is?”
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
Vocabulary lists containing penalty
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