punishing

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The field is still searching for materials that can survive the punishing mix of saltwater chemistry, high voltage, and industrial operating demands.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

At 5-foot-10 and 180 pounds, Hughes is about 4 inches and 25 pounds smaller than his defenseman peers who make their presence known through punishing hits.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

It was bought by Sony after the 2021 release of its last game Returnal - considered one of PS5's best games by many but notorious for its punishing difficulty.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Investors were punishing memory stocks in Thursday’s extended session — even after strong earnings reports.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

In Cambodia, if the father is busy with work and the mother is busy with babies and shopping, the responsibility of disciplining and punishing the younger siblings often falls on the oldest child.

From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung