avenging

Example Sentences

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With his buzzy portrayal of Rick, a man obsessed with avenging his father’s death, in “Lotus,” an Emmy might finally be in the cards for the actor, a veteran of many critically beloved shows.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2025

The same, by the way, was true of Nat Turner and John Brown—bloodthirsty monsters for some, avenging angels for others.

From Slate • Dec. 18, 2024

Among her mandatory challengers are Briton Caroline Dubois at lightweight and Chantelle Cameron – to whom Taylor lost in May 2023 before avenging the defeat six months later.

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2024

While Paul's values are rooted in avenging his father through his thirst to eliminate the Harkonnens, he inadvertently evolves into Muad'dib, which is the name for a kangaroo mouse in Arrkais.

From Salon • Mar. 9, 2024

This deplorable incident has made our section the target of unjustifiable criticism, thoughtless accusations, and avenging threats.

From "Mississippi Trial, 1955" by Chris Crowe