be punished

Example Sentences

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Those who are found liable can still be punished accordingly, and those who settle can still maintain their innocence.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

We also don’t want states with high recovery rates to be punished with smaller budgets going forward.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Those that fail to adapt will not need to be punished by fines that are often difficult to collect.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

"If you are changing a law based on a crime that someone has committed, surely they should be punished in line with that?" she said.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

I waited to hear how I would be punished.

From "Kira-Kira" by Cynthia Kadohata