penalties
- plural of penalty.
Example Sentences
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As Liverpool's first open training session under Andoni Iraola began, Robert Lewandowski was taking penalties in the background.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
Unless previously deported, living in the country illegally is considered a civil violation rather than a crime and carries penalties such as arrests, fines and deportation proceedings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
If institutions or researchers fail to report the risk of catastrophic harm from an experiment, the government can impose financial penalties or prevent future federal funding.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
If you’re delaying Medicare because you are covered under an employer’s group health plan, be sure to enroll during your Special Enrollment Period after your employment or employer coverage ends to avoid late-enrollment penalties.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
Joe wasn’t going to serve out the limit with penalties.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
