Example Sentences

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Lockwood hears from parents who wonder if saving for college penalizes them when it comes to financial aid.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

It penalizes exporters that lack the technological and financial capacity to decarbonize at the pace required by the Europeans.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

It also penalizes companies whose business is more blue-collar or in services.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

The program penalizes refineries that make high carbon fuel, such as diesel and gasoline, and benefits makers of lower carbon fuels such as renewable diesel.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2024

The professional spirit detects its own violations and penalizes them.

From My Life and Work by Ford, Henry