punished

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But, if you do, expect to be punished by most of the brokerages handling retail allocations of this highly anticipated offering.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“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

Any malfeasance should be punished, and the system should always strive to improve.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 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

“I feel like I’m being punished for wanting to be happy,” I say.

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