penalize
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One investigator told Banyuetan that authorities lack legal grounds to probe or penalize people who merely publish officials’ résumés on social media.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
But the Western States Petroleum Assn. trade group opposes that, saying it would penalize California refiners that have already invested in making the cleaner fuel.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
Only Charles Schwab won’t penalize traders for selling on the first day, but Schwab clients have to be pretty big players to get any shares.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 11, 2026
Most brokers penalize investors who quickly sell SpaceX IPO shares, with penalties ranging from temporary to permanent bans on future IPOs.
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