Example Sentences
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“I am going to be punished for that. I have been punished for it in one sense—in the destruction of my life, my family, my career,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
In June, Southampton owner Dragan Solak told BBC Sport he would not sack Eckert, despite the "mistake" of the head coach, and argued the club had already been punished enough.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
My understanding is that you must commit a crime in order to be punished, right?
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
Buoyed by victories over France and Italy, the All Blacks punished a litany of first-half Irish errors as Patrick Tuipulotu, Ardie Savea, Will Jordan and Asafo Aumua all crossed to secure the bonus point.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
“They punished you with a curse?” asked Mini.
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
