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retribution

[re-truh-byoo-shuhn] / ˌrɛ trəˈbyu ʃən /


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"I'm looking to make our country successful. Retribution will be through success."

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2024

Caruso is co-director of the Justice Without Retribution Network, which advocates for an approach to criminal activity that prioritizes preventing future harm rather than assigning blame.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2023

Retribution for breaking secrets on Capitol Hill can be swift and severe.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 10, 2022

Fans reacted positively to story events like Uprising, Retribution, and Storm Rising, in which teams fought against bots as an event from Overwatch’s lore unfolded.

From The Verge • Jun. 16, 2022

‘Now tell me about this. . . what did you call it? Retribution? Where do I sign up?’

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan




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