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vengeance

[ven-juhns] / ˈvɛn dʒəns /


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Many were waving Iranian flags and red banners symbolising vengeance.

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

Then, it was a more daring saga about a woman from very humble beginnings taking raw talent to the top of the retail world, motivated by a mix of ambition and vengeance.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 23, 2026

The season kicked off with Rhaenyra demanding vengeance against Aemond for killing her son Lucerys.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 19, 2026

But it has come back with a vengeance, rising more than 21% in May for its best monthly performance since 2001.

From Barron's Jun. 8, 2026

The twenty-five pounds I’d shed in Nepal came back with a vengeance.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer




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