avenge

Lancers are motivated to avenge their defeat to JSerra in the semifinals of the Chargers Invitational on Aug. 15.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026

The young Lafayette seized the opportunity to avenge his father’s death and his country’s humiliation, arriving in America in 1777, at only 19 years old, as the patriot cause was at its nadir.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

On Thursday they have a chance to avenge an Aug. 15 loss to Westlake.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026

Much-fancied Japan beat the five-time champions 3-2 last October and - 20 years on - will look to avenge a 4-1 defeat in the 2006 group stage.

From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026

Jon did not want to risk Ser Malegom or Ser Brus or any of the queen’s other knights trying to avenge him.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

Victory also marked a first over a world number one player for Fritz, 27, and avenges last year's Laver Cup defeat by Alcaraz, which sealed the title for Team Europe.

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2025

There’s also the typical trend where, in matchups this tight, the results often even out, meaning Miami avenges that 2022 loss.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2023

Like the otherworldly hero he is, Anielewicz “raises his hand, ignites the fire, hurls thunderbolts, avenges hate, washes away sorrow, touches the sky, changes history, saves the world!”

From New York Times ● Jul. 1, 2022

He avenges his London 2012 loss to South African rival Chad le Clos with a 200-meter butterfly victory and his 20th career gold.

From Washington Times ● Aug. 8, 2020

He was a sort of Bradman, top of the battling avenges.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

That's the same venue where last November, Benn avenged his only prior loss by taking a unanimous decision from England's Chris Eubank Jr.

From Barron's ● Sep. 13, 2026

Six months later, Taylor returned to the 3Arena and avenged it to become undisputed champion in a second weight division.

From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026

No, he says, a dutiful son avenged his father.

From Salon ● Sep. 3, 2026

It avenged that loss in four sets April 20 to earn the top seed.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 16, 2026

"You avenged Lyanna at the Trident," Ned said, halting beside the king.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

When Alexander, not yet 30 years old, crossed the Hindu Kush, his conquest tipped from plunder, expansion and avenging Persian invasions into an epic and increasingly confused fantasy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

Should they make it past Somerset they will potentially have an eye on avenging last year's semi-final defeat by Hampshire Hawks in the showpiece at 18:45.

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026

The same, by the way, was true of Nat Turner and John Brown—bloodthirsty monsters for some, avenging angels for others.

From Slate ● Dec. 18, 2024

Gary Klein’s pick: If the Rams’ offensive line was at full strength and the secondary not depleted, they would have a better chance of avenging last season’s playoff defeat.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2024

In her nightdress she looked like an avenging angel.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck