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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:

The Microsoft case demonstrates that antitrust statutes punish dominant market players and should be more laissez-fare.
The New York Times is alone today in leading with President Clinton's determination to punish health insurers who deny coverage to sick people in violation of federal law.
"Why do it now when the U.S. so frequently demonstrates its dissatisfaction with the Russian stand on many issues, and is even prepared to punish us for it?"
They see today as their chance to punish the enemy, to humiliate Starr for his prosecutorial aggression and sexual obsession.
If anything, he's learned that NATO lacks the political will to punish him.