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.
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Furthermore, if Vazir's future business violates state law regarding the import, manufacture, storage, assembly, handling, distribution, or sale of restricted products, the agreement states Vazir will be penalized a total of $200,000.
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Logan Smith, CBS News, 31 May 2026
The focus should be on solving the underlying issue, not penalizing the people doing the work.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Academic research shows that AI detectors penalize clear, structured writing.
—Uri Samet, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Assuming otherwise undermines patient safety while penalizing the professionals who care for the most vulnerable patients.
—Dr. John Guzzi, Hartford Courant, 27 May 2026
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Logan Smith, CBS News, 31 May 2026
The focus should be on solving the underlying issue, not penalizing the people doing the work.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Academic research shows that AI detectors penalize clear, structured writing.
—Uri Samet, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Assuming otherwise undermines patient safety while penalizing the professionals who care for the most vulnerable patients.
—Dr. John Guzzi, Hartford Courant, 27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for penalize
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“Penalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/penalize. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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penalize
verb
pe·nal·ize
ˈpēn-ᵊl-ˌīz 
ˈpen-
ˈpen-
penalized; penalizing
1
: to give a penalty to
2
: to place at a disadvantage
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