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avenge

[uh-venj] / əˈvɛndʒ /


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Arsenal will now hope to avenge that heartbreak in perfect fashion in Hungary at Puskas Arena.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

He was beaten by McIlroy in a play-off last year, but put himself in position to avenge that defeat as McIlroy's stone-cold putter loosened his grip on the tournament.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 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

But the Rams had to overcome numerous missed opportunities to avenge their Nov. 30 loss here, a 31-28 defeat that ended the Rams’ six-game winning streak and knocked them out of the No. 1 seed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2026

In this way Fenrir will die, and so Vidar will avenge his father.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman




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