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Examples of penalize in a Sentence
The company was penalized for not paying taxes.
The hockey player was penalized for holding.
This law would unfairly penalize immigrants.
Recent Examples of penalize from the Web
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They are penalized at work for making their families a priority, while also being expected to handle the vast majority of child and elder care.
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But on lap 117 Dowling was penalized for jumping a restart, handing the lead to McKennedy, who looked to be on a cruise to his second consecutive victory after winning the season opener at Myrtle Beach.
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While the Chinese did not target soybeans in their initial tariffs list, many in the soybean industry worry they will be penalized in a trade dispute given China’s importance as a market for exports.
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But we are also told that Asian Americans are penalized for those same policies.
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The New York Times report said the Saints anti-fraternization policy requires cheerleaders to avoid contact with players, in person or online, even though players are not penalized for pursuing such engagement with cheerleaders.
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The ride-hailing companies, meanwhile, are generally in favor of congestion charges, especially ones that don’t penalize ride-hail passengers any more than personal car owners.
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Under the basic framework of the program, companies would either be charged a tax for emitting beyond certain levels, or would participate in a trading program that penalizes polluters by rewarding those who comply with federal emissions levels.
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And in Ohio, opponents have gone to federal court to block a law to take effect March 23 that would penalize doctors who perform abortions sought by women because of a fetal diagnosis of Down syndrome, the Cincinnati Enquirer reported.
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First Known Use of penalize
1888
PENALIZE Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of penalize for English Language Learners
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: to punish (someone or something) for breaking a rule or a law
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: to give (someone) an unfair disadvantage
PENALIZE Defined for Kids
Definition of penalize for Students
- You'll be penalized for cheating.
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