Example Sentences

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“The government could have penalized people for engaging in the practice starting from today. Punishing people now for old child marriages is not appropriate,” she said.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 16, 2023

The casualties included a proposal that would have penalized drug manufacturers that raise prices for patients covered by private insurance faster than the rate of inflation.

From Washington Post • Aug. 10, 2022

Authorities have penalized three hotels and seven restaurants for not adhering to the regulations, said Eric Santillán, head of the civil protection agency in Los Cabos.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 2020

These changes seem to have penalized non–car-owners in economic terms.

From Slate • Feb. 11, 2019

Some voters may have penalized Alomar last year for spitting in the face of the umpire John Hirschbeck during an argument in 1996.

From New York Times • Jan. 6, 2011