punished

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“The kind of incrementalism that Eric Murphy seems to be doing is something from a bygone era, where people were more pragmatic in the movement and not punished for it,” she said.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

Friday’s market selloff punished an array of sectors tied to the capital spending boom—but some are more exposed than others.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

That money has helped the family weather weak crop prices and persistent drought that has punished farms across America.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson credited Bass with clearing encampments in a way that did not rely on enforcement practices that punished homeless people for sleeping outside.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Like we’ll get punished because our hearts are different.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera