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How to pronounce penalty in American English
“penalty” pronunciation by American speakers
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billion penalty, and admit wrongdoing.
Dept of Justice
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to a substantial criminal penalty.
The Obama White House
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or regulatory penalty or finding.
Federal Reserve
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