Sentence examples similar to various punitive measures from inspiring English sources

(RNS) The Roman Catholic hierarchy has generally been viewed as a unified bloc in opposition to gay rights, but the emergence of especially punitive measures against gays in various countries has opened unusually stark and public fissures among bishops in different nations.

The punitive measures in the legislation are focused on various areas, including the Russian intelligence and defense sectors, parts of its energy sector, and its metals, mining and railways economy.

Trump has challenged traditional Republican antipathy toward Russia since taking office, even as his administration steps up sanctions against Moscow for various aggressive activities — most recently Wednesday's announcement that the administration would increase punitive measures over the recent Russian nerve agent attack on a former Russian agent now living in Britain.

While additional punitive measures would be helpful in ratcheting up the pressure against Tehran, better enforcement of the various sanctions regimes already in place could have an equally significant impact.

Express reluctant determination about punitive measures.

Alternative punitive measures, such as director disqualification, could be used.

They described it as largely symbolic without any punitive measures.

If reason prevails, more punitive measures are unlikely.

Punitive measures usually follow restitution in such cases.

IMC, founded in 2011, has faced other punitive measures.

The Republican-led Congress is deliberating further punitive measures.