Example Sentences

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“Today, what is penalizing the most the daily life of our fellow citizens? Housing, fuel and food. On these three items, we’re bringing three massive, efficient responses,” Le Maire said.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 7, 2022

Moreover, if an employer punishes a worker for transitioning, he is penalizing her for failing to conform with the sex assigned to her at birth.

From Slate • Apr. 22, 2019

The U.S. has already blacklisted one Chinese bank accused of illicit dealings with North Korea and is penalizing a Chinese shipping company and two Chinese individuals accused of facilitating illegal activities by the North.

From Washington Times • Jul. 6, 2017

AAA officials expressed concern that a small Maryland town, a place that bills itself as the “last suburban outpost in upper northeast Montgomery County” is penalizing drivers unnecessarily through a program that lacks transparency.

From Washington Post • Jun. 16, 2015

Increasingly, however, the federal government is penalizing hospitals for infections.

From US News • Mar. 10, 2015