Example Sentences

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The people who do not want murderers and rapists to vote should join others like Common Justice and Survived & Punished in learning how to reduce murder and sexual violence.

From The Guardian • Apr. 25, 2019

BBC Our World's Pakistan's Women - Punished For Love broadcasts on the BBC News Channel at 21:30 GMT on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 December - or catch up online.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2014

Punished for seeking privacy, he vowed never again to use an on-course restroom.

From Golf Digest • Aug. 19, 2014

Punished for breaking school rules, Farello said that Stanford Robinson was not allowed to attend the game.

From Washington Post • Mar. 21, 2012

Punished again for this, she would own to being sorry for saying "won't;" but, bread and water notwithstanding, she never told you.

From The Moonstone by Collins, Wilkie