face punishment

Frequency: 7.215.3 per million words

to have to deal with the possibility of being punished

punishmentVERB + punishment

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face

Examples (10)

  • If found guilty, the defendant will face severe punishment.
  • The company executives face punishment for their role in the financial scandal.
  • Anyone caught smuggling illegal goods will face punishment under the new law.
  • Students who plagiarize their essays will face academic punishment, including suspension.
  • He knew he would face punishment for skipping class, but he did it anyway.
  • Employees who violate the company's code of conduct will face punishment, ranging from a warning to dismissal.
  • In the story, the villain ultimately had to face punishment for his wicked deeds.
  • She was prepared to face whatever punishment the committee decided on.
  • The rebels were warned that they would face harsh punishment if they did not surrender.
  • Fearing he would face punishment, the young boy tried to hide the broken vase.