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Example sentences for: punish

How can you use “punish” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

All but seven states punish both people involved.
If we should not punish children for the sins of their fathers, then surely we should not punish children for the sins of their fathers' countrymen.
One reason for this is the media's sound instinct not to punish a politician for being exceptionally candid with the media.
But Political Bill was determined to punish Republicans at the polls by depicting their vote as a repudiation of arms control.
If he wants to expose criminal behavior by the president and punish it no matter what--if, in short, he is the vindictive avenger Clinton's defenders say he is--Starr will sacrifice no advantage.