Sentences with 'punishing'
Example sentences and phrases with the word punishing and other words derived from it.
• « Cyrus II quickly defeated the Greek polis, but instead of punishing the Greeks for opposing him, he allowed them to retain their language, religion and culture, simply insisting that they give him loyal warriors and offer him tribute. He found Greek leaders willing to work with the Persians and made them governors of the colonies. »
• « The Massachusetts legislature responded to the court closures with a barrage of legislation, much of it aimed at punishing the rebels. »