as in undisciplined
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Recent Examples of unpunished
Research the London School of Economics (my employer) recently published in Administrative Science Quarterly shows that under certain circumstances, lawbreakers not only go unpunished; they are actively rewarded.
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London School Of Economics, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Fans were quick to point out, however, that the content warning does little to silence the fears of artists that the technology will result in widespread copyright infringement − violations that will remain unpunished on a technicality.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
Most managers in that situation would have appealed wildly, trying to ensure that the violence against their player did not go unpunished.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 11 May 2025
But as aggressors go more or less unpunished, states may increasingly act on territorial claims in murky jurisdictions—those least likely to trigger a significant international response.
—Tanisha M. Fazal, Foreign Affairs, 21 Mar. 2025
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London School Of Economics, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Fans were quick to point out, however, that the content warning does little to silence the fears of artists that the technology will result in widespread copyright infringement − violations that will remain unpunished on a technicality.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
Most managers in that situation would have appealed wildly, trying to ensure that the violence against their player did not go unpunished.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 11 May 2025
But as aggressors go more or less unpunished, states may increasingly act on territorial claims in murky jurisdictions—those least likely to trigger a significant international response.
—Tanisha M. Fazal, Foreign Affairs, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unpunished
Adjective
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However, circulation of these videos on social media and their subsequent amplification by local and national news outlets have further intensified the perception of a group of undisciplined and poorly trained agents operating with impunity.—
Rick Pozniak,
Boston Herald,
4 June 2025
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In a last fart of immaturity, the Pens took undisciplined penalties and gave up three second-period power play goals in a 5-0 Game 5 loss.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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That marked a record since the U.S. in 2000 declared uncontrolled community spread of the virus eliminated through widespread measles vaccinations.—
Faris Tanyos,
CBS News,
13 June 2025
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This disparity is attributed to several key factors from a recent study: High rates of uncontrolled hypertension: African Americans exhibit the highest rates of unchecked hypertension globally, which substantially increases their risk for developing heart disease.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
12 June 2025
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They were joined by dozens of other performers across the rock ’n’ roll spectrum, from the hard-stomping Fleshtones to the incorrigible Supersuckers, to Tommy Stinson’s Bash & Pop, to the ageless Linda Gail Lewis — younger sister of music icon Jerry Lee Lewis.—
Jim Ruland,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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Critics attack it the same way: the recent success of a provincial right-wing party led many to view Austria as a land of incorrigible neofascists, for which it was sanctioned by the EU.—
Paul Lendvai,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Mar. 2011
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More: McConnell called Trump 'despicable' and a 'narcissist,' cried after Capitol riot, new book says Now out of GOP leadership, McConnell has emerged as the most obstinate member of a loose cohort of Republican senators willing to criticize the president’s policies and nominees.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
6 Jan. 2021
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Trump has repeatedly voiced his frustration with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, accusing him of litigating the negotiations in the press and of being obstinate for drawing a red line by declaring Ukraine would not accept a deal that recognizes Russia’s occupation of Crimea.—
Jonathan Easley,
The Hill,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Their relationship can be difficult as AM is stubborn and likes to have her way always.—
Carolyn Rosenblatt,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Rick McConnell said that this sounds like his mom, who is stubborn.—
Bella Waters,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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Trump campaigned on a vow to end the Russia-Ukraine war but has had little success so far, largely because Putin has been intransigent in terms of offering concessions.—
Ian Swanson,
The Hill,
19 May 2025
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And ever since, Cambodia has not been quite as foolishly intransigent on discussions of the South China Sea.—
Bilahari Kausikan,
Foreign Affairs,
16 Feb. 2021
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No matter how sweet, the little crocodile grows bigger and more difficult to care for.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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Protein powder can be difficult to digest Protein powder contains especially high concentrations of protein.—
MISAKI KAWATSU,
Vogue,
10 June 2025
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Ipswich proved obdurate and then generous opponents — Newcastle’s 78 per cent possession was the highest by any team in a Premier League match this season — and their relegation was confirmed by this 3-0 defeat.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Whatever regime emerges could well be even more radical and obdurate.—
Bloomberg Opinion,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Unpunished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unpunished. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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