as in condemning
to impose a judicial punishment on
the judge sentenced him to a fine of $50 and time served
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Recent Examples of sentencing
The 53-year-old grandmother faces sentencing in May and a possible jail term.
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Brian Maass, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Jurors convicted her of murder and related charges, sentencing her to three life terms in prison.
—Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
During deliberations, the jury asked to review the lyrics twice — including just hours before sentencing Broadnax to die.
—Jamie Landers, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
His lawyers also claimed the federal judge overseeing the case was too harsh in sentencing Combs and therefore violated his constitutional rights.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 4 Mar. 2026
Anna Kwok said in an Instagram post that sentencing her father under the pretext that his actions lowered the likelihood of her return to stand trial is a judicial farce.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Feb. 2026
Anna Kwok said in an Instagram post that sentencing her father under the pretext that his actions lowered the likelihood of her return to stand trial is a judicial farce.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
Thanks to sentencing reform and smarter investments, the prison population is at its lowest level in more than 30 years.
—Jose Bernal, Oc Register, 24 Feb. 2026
Horst has reluctantly postponed Serafini’s sentencing three times in the past several months, because the judge had to first hear testimony and arguments to determine whether to grant Serafini a new trial.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Brian Maass, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Jurors convicted her of murder and related charges, sentencing her to three life terms in prison.
—Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
During deliberations, the jury asked to review the lyrics twice — including just hours before sentencing Broadnax to die.
—Jamie Landers, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
His lawyers also claimed the federal judge overseeing the case was too harsh in sentencing Combs and therefore violated his constitutional rights.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 4 Mar. 2026
Anna Kwok said in an Instagram post that sentencing her father under the pretext that his actions lowered the likelihood of her return to stand trial is a judicial farce.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Feb. 2026
Anna Kwok said in an Instagram post that sentencing her father under the pretext that his actions lowered the likelihood of her return to stand trial is a judicial farce.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
Thanks to sentencing reform and smarter investments, the prison population is at its lowest level in more than 30 years.
—Jose Bernal, Oc Register, 24 Feb. 2026
Horst has reluctantly postponed Serafini’s sentencing three times in the past several months, because the judge had to first hear testimony and arguments to determine whether to grant Serafini a new trial.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sentencing
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The United Steelworkers issued a statement Thursday condemning the lockout of 1,600 workers across the two unions.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Nacua apologized, and the Rams and the NFL issued statements condemning antisemitism and discrimination.—
Los Angeles Times staff,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Moderate exercise helps, but high-intensity overtraining can raise cortisol further, worth knowing if punishing workouts are already part of a stressed routine.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz or face punishing strikes on critical energy infrastructure.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Sentencing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sentencing. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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