punish
Example Sentences
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Mejia said he wanted to pressure landlords to comply with the law — and pressure the city to punish the ones who don’t.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
But problems arise when governments punish people for their freely made decisions to change their faith.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
While quite obviously a joke about the couple’s age disparity, Melania tweeted that this was “hateful and violent rhetoric” for which ABC should punish him.
From Slate • May 2, 2026
The sanctions are designed not only to punish but to force behavioural change, signalling Washington's willingness to target former leaders accused of fuelling conflict.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
“Why didn’t you and Mom say something? Or punish me?”
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
Vocabulary lists containing punish
Louder than Hunger
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