punished

Example Sentences

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Four years on from being deducted points for breaching PSR rules, Everton continue to be punished for those indiscretions.

From BBC • 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

After getting punished on its AI failures, Apple stock is rallying again.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Why am I always the one being punished?

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day