punish
Example Sentences
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Over-the-top doesn’t begin to describe Alice’s feelings of betrayal or her escalating attempts to break up the couple and punish Steve for his betrayal, which is precisely what drew Walker to the project.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
In the current environment, good economic news pushes bond yields higher, and higher yields punish stock prices.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
Our legal system seems well prepared to scrutinize and punish their acts of self-preservation instead of examining the circumstances that made those acts necessary.
From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026
"It was about getting through that tough period rather than looking to punish bad bowling or really try to get on top of the bowlers. Once I got through that I was more fluid."
From BBC • May 24, 2026
But what I really think was that she figured that if she made a big deal about me, she’d also have to punish Pet Number Three.
From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee
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