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penalizing

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verb

present participle of penalize

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of penalizing
Verb
By addressing one of the most persistent inefficiencies in combination vehicles, Tesla could make towing more energy-efficient and less aerodynamically penalizing, reinforcing the Cybertruck’s reputation for pushing the boundaries of both style and functionality, reports Electrek. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2025 Instead, the discussion has been moving toward new tax incentives — Newsom’s new bill doubling California’s annual tax credit program to $750 million a year, calls for a federal tax incentive for film and TV — and away from the idea of penalizing productions that shoot outside the country. Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2025 But should the administration find a way—through tariffs or another mechanism—of penalizing productions that take place overseas, companies like Disney that have recently unveiled plans to invest in foreign productions could be significantly impacted. Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025 The sanctions, which will go into effect unless there’s a last-minute deal Friday, will include freezing Iranian assets abroad, halting arms deals with Tehran and penalizing any development of Iran’s ballistic missile program. Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025 Flexibility alone isn’t enough—promotion criteria must avoid penalizing remote or hybrid workers and career pathways should accommodate different life and caregiving stages without stalling advancement. Cynthia Pong, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025 Ohio lawmakers debated everything from home grow restrictions to penalizing passengers who smoke in the car. Haley Bemiller, The Enquirer, 17 Aug. 2025 The fairway bunkers are quite penalizing with the big lips. Timothy Dashiell, Baltimore Sun, 15 Aug. 2025 Governments typically only make money when penalizing those who break the rules. Diane Brady, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for penalizing
Adjective
  • To the extent permitted by applicable law, all judgments or awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket damages (excluding attorneys’ fees) associated with participation in this Promotion and shall not include any indirect, punitive, incidental and/or consequential damages.
    Vogue, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025
  • But opponents, mostly representing wealthier communities, said the bill contained punitive requirements from the state.
    Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The superpowers imposed punishing tariffs on one another earlier this year, only to lower them, and had for months been discussing a trade deal.
    Ben Smith, semafor.com, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Why exactly is the deal so punishing?
    Mara Weinraub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025

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