as in punishments
suffering, loss, or hardship imposed in response to a crime or offense
as with many action movies, this one ends with a wild chase and an over-the-top fight sequence in which the bad guys finally get their comeuppance
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Arbitrary rulemaking and punishments, absurdism and fringe beliefs are part and parcel of Lanthimos’ storytelling.—
Thomas Page,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025 -
The college football season has now reached its midway point, and while numerous punishments have already been handed down to programs this year—most stemming from field-storming incidents—Tuesday brought a notable enforcement under a different policy.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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The change comes shortly after the Big 12 threatened in-game penalties and $100,000 fines if fans continue to throw tortillas onto the playing surface.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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Miami had nine penalties for 68 yards against Louisville, including three on third downs in the second half.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
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