as in punitive
inflicting, involving, or serving as punishment
called for disciplinary actions in response to the outrageous behavior
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Recent Examples of disciplinary
In Denver’s case, however, the plan is to shift the majority of disciplinary cases into this alternative track.
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Julia Richman, Denver Post, 28 July 2025
More than 1,100 people have signed an open letter to Sequoia on July 9 condemning Maguire’s comments and demanding the venture capital firm apologize and take disciplinary action against him.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
If either are found to break another institutional rule, they will be suspended, as per their disciplinary results.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Any significant deviation from the current disciplinary system must be done with full public transparency, clear evidence of effectiveness, and strong community involvement.
—Julia Richman, Denver Post, 28 July 2025
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Julia Richman, Denver Post, 28 July 2025
More than 1,100 people have signed an open letter to Sequoia on July 9 condemning Maguire’s comments and demanding the venture capital firm apologize and take disciplinary action against him.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
If either are found to break another institutional rule, they will be suspended, as per their disciplinary results.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Any significant deviation from the current disciplinary system must be done with full public transparency, clear evidence of effectiveness, and strong community involvement.
—Julia Richman, Denver Post, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disciplinary
punitive
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But advocates for immigrant rights say the community arrests – from raids at factories and restaurants to surprise detentions at ICE check-ins – are punitive measures aimed at instilling fear in blue states and cities.—
Isabelle Chapman,
CNN Money,
5 Aug. 2025
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In addition to a punitive award of $200 million, the jury said Tesla must also pay $43 million of a total $129 million in compensatory damages for the crash, bringing the total borne by the company to $243 million.—
Bernard Condon,
Fortune,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Disciplinary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disciplinary. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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