punitive measures
Example Sentences
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The tech sector has largely supported Anthropic in the wake of the punitive measures.
From Barron's ● Apr. 9, 2026
Burgum didn’t address whether those punitive measures would be rolled back.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 5, 2026
Mick Cronin wasn’t kidding about taking punitive measures to get his team playing better.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 8, 2025
As more cities consider tougher encampment ordinances, I think it is worth considering if more punitive measures really address homelessness.
From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2025
But Sir John Bowring, British Plenipotentiary at Hong Kong, took punitive measures to enforce treaty obligations; Admiral Seymour destroyed the forts on the river, and occupied the island and fort of Dutch Folly.
From The Letters of Queen Victoria : A Selection from Her Majesty's Correspondence between the Years 1837 and 1861 Volume 3, 1854-1861 by Arthur Christopher Benson
