punished

Example Sentences

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Gov. Gavin Newsom last week warned insurers they could be punished if they delay or deny claims.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Higgo was punished under Rule 5.3a which states:

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Those that fail to adapt will not need to be punished by fines that are often difficult to collect.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

Early in her career in Chicago, she said she had to bring her son to a team meeting and was punished by being benched.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

Why am I always the one being punished?

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day