punished

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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

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

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

That mistake was not punished but England's fielders repeatedly leaked runs with fumbles or poor dives.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

The Braves closed the regular season with 11 straight wins and a Trinity League title, but were punished when the Southern Section Division 1 playoff pairings came out Friday.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

“I’ll see that the guilty one is punished now. You’ll have to read me what it says.”

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney