avenge
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Fury's two career defeats came in successive bouts against Usyk in 2024 and he has spoken of a desire to avenge those losses this year.
From BBC • Jan. 28, 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
All you needed to see was Friday night in Georgia, where the Hoosiers made foie gras from a fifth-ranked Ducks team vowing to avenge a regular season loss.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 10, 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
“You can avenge your village,” said the old woman.
From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston
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