punishing

Example Sentences

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Their pack is still brutish, highlighted by a punishing takedown of rivals Northampton Saints last month.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

It was erected during the final week of April, when one of Trump Doral’s four golf courses—the Blue Monster, famous for its punishing water hazards—hosted the PGA Championship.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

She is now the oldest woman on the UFC roster, her longevity in the punishing sport making her one of its best-known names.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

A punishing hangover from pandemic-era overinvestment had already left the gaming industry reeling.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

Matt stared out the window, punishing her for abandoning him.

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer