penalty
Example Sentences
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The new amendment will set them out as defined charges within their own right, which comes with a higher maximum sentencing penalty.
From BBC
When asked if he was referring to the death penalty, the president said: “The most, yeah — that’s true.”
From Los Angeles Times
This is not an indicator of a failed move or any penalty, but a way to track scoring.
From BBC
The two-time African player of the year won the penalty after being dragged back by Pascal Gross, then slammed the ball over Jason Steele to complete the scoring.
From Barron's
She then skated away to serve her two minutes, a cheeky grin plastered across her face, chirping all the way to the penalty box.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
