The maximum punishment for this offense is five years in prison.

He arrived barely five minutes before the start of the meeting.

He had barely started his speech when the fire alarm went off.

Capital punishment is prohibited in many countries.

It's a lost cause to search for keys in a place where they were not left.

This movie is worth watching.

He barely managed to finish the marathon with great difficulty.

The death penalty is prohibited in many countries.

Under penalty of losing your spot, please respect the rules of the establishment.

She wandered the city like a lost soul.