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• "We continue to expect the North American economy to contract over the first half of the year, with near-term punitive consequences for earnings," Rubin said, suggesting that investors "going long stocks now should be prepared for more jolts along the way." —  Google News Canada - Top Stories
• He is also seeking a declaration that he is the legal mentri besar of Perak and asking for an injunction to stop Zambry from carrying out the duties and functions of the mentri besar; and also punitive, aggravated and exemplary damages and costs. —  Planet Malaysia
• Raids were calibrated so that each month they became more punitive, at least in the American value system. —  Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium - Recent changes [en]
• When distortions arise, such as punitive taxes on the rich, then those who aspire to be well-paid by virtue of their abilities tend to find other things to do, or other places to live. —  Aloft: The Whythawk Blog
• The amount sought in the lawsuit was in no way punitive, merely the value of the service that was paid for, but not delivered. —  Original Signal - Transmitting Digg

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