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But to many of the states, the deal looked like a slap on the wrist, not the catalyst needed to promote competition in concert ticketing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

She and her family want the sentences to be changed, and the boys sent to jail, saying the sentences amounted to a "slap on the wrist".

From BBC • May 24, 2026

After a prolonged legal battle between Elon Musk and U.S. regulators over his past purchase of Twitter shares, the technology CEO is getting off with little more than a slap on the wrist.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

The most important federal antitrust suit in live music may have just ended with barely a slap on the wrist.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

Garvey even gave Cole a friendly slap on the back.

From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen




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