But sitting at home alone has felt like some sort of cruel punishment — normally have gone along and been part of the fun. (housegoeshome.com)
But it isn't enough to save them from horrible living conditions, enduring boring lessons and nasty teasing classmates, or in Sunny's case, secretarial duties, as well as cruel punishments like torture by violin recital, toe - nipping crabs and nightly running exercises. (bookbrowse.com)
«The writers of the Bible saw nothing wrong with slavery or with cruel punishments like blinding, stoning, and hacking someone to pieces». (slaw.ca)