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The country has strict gun laws, which punish the illegal possession of arms with up to 10 years in jail, but enforcement of these laws has been an issue.

From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026

The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, which is helping represent Prabhakar, argues that public colleges may establish curriculum requirements but cannot punish professors merely because administrators dislike ideas expressed in relevant course material.

From Salon ● Aug. 2, 2026

That could further reward companies already monetizing the historic capital expenditures necessitated by the AI build-out and punish those still burning cash on promises, according to market analysts.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 19, 2026

U.S. officials said the attacks both punish Tehran for targeting ships in the strait and pressure the regime back to the negotiating table.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026

There is no thundering of hoofbeats, no racing to catch and punish us.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black

"It punishes the wrong people and ignores real avoidance," the report stated.

From BBC ● May 15, 2026

“It reflects a legitimate and important state interest in protecting people from harassment and threats. But at the same time, this bill punishes the publication of information.”

From Los Angeles Times ● May 4, 2026

The market often punishes the larger party in potential deals like this, which would create a beauty giant with a combined market capitalization of about $40 billion.

From Barron's ● Mar. 24, 2026

But in a society that consistently punishes good people, simply trying to make the songs real is worthy.

From Salon ● Feb. 25, 2026

At the happy ending of The Tempest, Prospero brings the king back together with his son, and finds Miranda’s true love, and punishes the bad duke, and frees Ariel, and becomes a duke himself again.

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt

"I don't feel like the victims should be punished again just because they can't hold prisoners for their full sentence."

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026

In the near term, the market has punished many of these companies for their spending plans.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026

In recent weeks, Wall Street has punished companies who spend heavily on AI without showing clear returns.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026

Smith said it wasn’t clear whether any of the officers that Flores recorded have been punished.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026

Why should I be punished just because I wasn’t a teenager yet?

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas

It’s the latest effect forecast for what’s expected to be an historically strong event, one forecasters warn could also lash Southern California with powerful rain and broil both land and sea with punishing heat waves.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026

An even more punishing surprise awaited her at the Ford dealership: a $5,100 quote.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026

But, crucially, Hobbs clung on - England staying as a quartet for three punishing laps after Australia had dropped to a trio.

From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026

No one wants to wonder what could have been if it turns out quarterback Matthew Stafford can’t count on Nacua getting open and punishing defenders downfield.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026

Would they, then, be punishing Brigid instead of her?

From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson