retribution
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“We would try to talk about human rights defenders in talking points, only to have them struck,” said one former bureau employee, requesting anonymity for fear of retribution.
From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2026
“With this action, the United States Military has brought retribution for them, their families, and their loved ones,” Trump posted.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
Asked if he was worried about retribution from Trump for his vote, he said: "I vote my conscience for what I think is right and willing to accept that."
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
His son returned, but Sameh, who declined to share his last name for fear of retribution, stayed behind to provide for the family.
From Barron's ● May 9, 2026
Two goblins stood before the inner doors, which were made of silver and which carried the poem warning of dire retribution to potential thieves.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
Vocabulary lists containing retribution
The Great Gatsby
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"The Cask Of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe
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"The Cask of Amontillado"
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