as in condemning
to impose a judicial punishment on
the judge sentenced him to a fine of $50 and time served
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Recent Examples of sentencing
The searchable database covers all of the nearly 1,600 criminal cases, including charges, convictions, and sentencing outcomes.
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Tom Dreisbach, NPR, 26 May 2026
The appeals court that ordered a trial court to reconsider Peters' sentence said the trial judge's consideration of her belief in the existence of 2020 election fraud went beyond what was relevant to sentencing her.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Farber has held off on sentencing Weinstein until the remaining count is resolved.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 15 May 2026
In the sports betting case, sentencing guidelines call for a punishment of 21 to 27 months in prison.
—Michael R. Sisak, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
According to Law & Crime, sentencing in the case is scheduled for June 30.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Before sentencing in that case, numerous victims read out harrowing impact statements.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2026
Konig will be held at the O’ahu Community Correctional Center until sentencing.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
The 53-year-old grandmother faces sentencing in May and a possible jail term.
—Brian Maass, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Tom Dreisbach, NPR, 26 May 2026
The appeals court that ordered a trial court to reconsider Peters' sentence said the trial judge's consideration of her belief in the existence of 2020 election fraud went beyond what was relevant to sentencing her.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Farber has held off on sentencing Weinstein until the remaining count is resolved.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 15 May 2026
In the sports betting case, sentencing guidelines call for a punishment of 21 to 27 months in prison.
—Michael R. Sisak, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
According to Law & Crime, sentencing in the case is scheduled for June 30.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Before sentencing in that case, numerous victims read out harrowing impact statements.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2026
Konig will be held at the O’ahu Community Correctional Center until sentencing.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
The 53-year-old grandmother faces sentencing in May and a possible jail term.
—Brian Maass, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sentencing
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Other countries, including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Egypt also issued statements condemning the attacks and expressing support for Kuwait.—
Kyla Guilfoil,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Moskowitz has been one of the most outspoken members of Congress in condemning the rise of antisemitism coming from members of either party, and in support of Israel, issues that are deeply personal to him.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
28 May 2026
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Raphael remembers a father who worked punishing hours, something 24 to 28 hours at a time.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
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Terr hopes that the settlements reached thus far will deter officials from firing or punishing employees for their speech moving forward, despite political pressure or online outrage.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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“Sentencing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sentencing. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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