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How to pronounce punishes in American English
“punishes” pronunciation by American speakers
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“punishes” in real sentences — American speakers
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And our fair-minded justice system punishes law-breakers.
State Department
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know that the marketplace for bigger companies the marketplace punishes companies sometimes you
FTC
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Criminal Law punishes anyone who hires child labor with 1 to 4 years of jail
Dept of Labor
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