penalties
Example Sentences
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In the first half, we gave away penalties at set-piece and let them into our 22.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
Major penalties and suspensions were issued to team owner Chad Bryant and crew member Steve Civatarese.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
Increasing your income-tax withholding can help you avoid a large tax bill and possible underpayment penalties, although it won’t change the total amount of tax you ultimately pay.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026
The Premier League did not immediately announce a punishment, but possible penalties include points deductions and relegation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
Ron noticed nothing; he was too busy describing each of his other penalties in loving detail.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
