as in punishments
suffering, loss, or hardship imposed in response to a crime or offense
the evangelist warned the gathering that unrepentant sinners would suffer the wrath of God
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Noun
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The investigation led to punishments for Mass State Police detectives, and the feds opened a probe into the county’s murder investigation.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026 -
Zanelli has the right to respond to the charges and could have a public trial before the Court of Judicial Discipline, which could determine if the charges were proven and what punishments to levy.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The game was especially chippy, as the teams combined for 21 penalties, totaling 78 minutes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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If force is used, resisting arrest can be charged as a Class A misdemeanor, which carries penalties of up to one year in jail and a $4,000 fine.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Wraths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wraths. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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