avenge

Example Sentences

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The Patriots got a second chance to avenge their earlier loss to Marquez via penalty kicks when semifinalists Marquez and South East were removed from the playoffs for using an ineligible player.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

It is also a chance for the Broncos to avenge last year's devastating 31-7 playoff loss in Buffalo.

From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026

So keeping the ball in Stafford’s hands and eliminating turnovers will be key for the Rams if they want to avenge their Week 13 loss to the Panthers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026

In its still-battered condition, Islamic State isn’t likely to escalate its attacks against the U.S. to avenge the strikes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025

“They are coming this way, the children of the night, traveling forth from the ancient world, coming from far and wide to avenge their mother.”

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall