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punish

[puhn-ish] / ˈpʌn ɪʃ /


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"We lose poor goals at poor times against a team that can punish you with quality," McGinn told BBC Sport.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

My worry persists about governments looking for discrimination to punish.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

But Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has called the ban a "mistake", arguing it would punish millions of users while doing little to stop those responsible for the leaks.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

But the campaigners behind Thursday's report believe more is needed to ensure full transparency, calling in particular for a legally-binding lobby register that would punish companies and groups posting inaccurate data.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

He will be yours to punish or to love, as you choose.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan




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