Sentence examples for punishments given from inspiring English sources

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A weaker teacher is more likely to dish out the sanctions without ever making it a clear decision for the student concerned; they are just punishments given retrospectively.

"Biggs chose not to obey the law and respect the punishments given... the legal system in this country deserves more respect.

But the then justice secretary, Jack Straw, refused his release, principally because he had shown "no remorse for his crimes nor respect for the punishments given to him".

But these are minor punishments, given the scale of America's alleged transgressions.Indeed, the atmosphere seemed quite friendly this week in Shanghai at the meeting of the United States' trade representative, Robert Zoellick, and his Chinese counterpart, Shi Guangsheng.

Nicole had mixed feelings: she liked the idea of greater incentives for restitution, but she wasn't sure about giving up longer punishments, given how easy it would be for someone to leave prison and go back to downloading child pornography.

They argue that a sentence for Mr. Rajaratnam even close to that recommended by the sentencing guidelines would be wildly disproportionate to the punishments given to Ms. Chiesi and Mr. Kurland for essentially the same conduct.

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The stringency of the FFP punishments gave the regime  an authority backed by European law.

I am responsible for attending parent-teacher conferences, handling car and home repairs, meting out appropriate punishments, giving driving lessons, teaching household skills, fostering spiritual development, and everything else in between.

Many may view its exit as just punishment, given the way the French qualified for the World Cup.

It is the most significant abuse-related punishment given to a former cardinal in the modern history of the Roman Catholic Church.

However, campaigners criticised the punishment given to Kazim-Richards – a fine of £750 plus £620 court costs and a £75 victim surcharge – as insufficiently tough.

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