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How to Use "Penalty" with Example Sentences
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penalty
(n):
punishment for breaking the law, rule, or contract
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Used with adjectives:
"
He received a
harsh
penalty
for violating his parole.
"
(harsh, severe, hefty, heavy, strict, tough, stiff)
"
The restaurant received the
maximum
penalty
for violating the health code.
"
(maximum)
"
Some people are against the
death
penalty
.
"
(death)
"
He is paying the
ultimate
penalty
for drunk driving.
"
(ultimate)
Used with verbs:
"
The credit card company
imposed
a strict
penalty
for late payments.
"
(imposed, introduced, assessed)
"
The judge
handed down
a harsh
penalty
for lying on the stand.
"
(handed down, applied, gave)
"
She
faced
a
penalty
for breaking her contract.
"
(faced, incurred, received)
"
The prosecutors
are seeking
the death
penalty
.
"
(be + seeking, be + asking for)
"
Mortgage companies
are increasing
their
penalties
for late payments.
"
(be + increasing, be + toughening, be + stiffening)
"
The cable company
reduced
the
penalty
for breaking the contract.
"
(reduced, waived)
"
She
is paying
the
penalty
for her delinquent children.
"
(be + paying, be + suffering)
Used with nouns:
"
He received a
penalty
fee
for breaking his contract.
"
(fee, charge)
Used with prepositions:
"
He received a harsh
penalty
for
failing to show up in court.
"
(for)
"
The judge imposed stricter
penalties
on
drunk drivers.
"
(on)
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