retaliation

Example Sentences

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Unfortunately, U.S. agriculture is wide open to retaliation because alternative supply sources are readily available elsewhere.

From Barron's

In the Imperial Valley recently, at least five people who were asked about the Abatti family declined to speak to The Times on the record out of fear of retaliation for themselves or their business.

From Los Angeles Times

With the anger, there is also fear: for the Jewish community of other attacks, for the Muslim community of retaliation for an act of terror they have loudly condemned.

From BBC

The day laborer center is more than just a workplace, said Jose, who asked to withhold his last name for fear of retaliation by immigration agents.

From Los Angeles Times

Sanam's husband, who chose not to share his name for fear of retaliation, told the BBC that the timeline of events feels astounding.

From BBC