avenging

Example Sentences

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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

The New Zealand-Canadian pair beat American Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova of the Czech Republic 7-5 6-3, avenging their loss in the Wimbledon final.

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2024

Gary Klein’s pick: If the Rams’ offensive line was at full strength and the secondary not depleted, they would have a better chance of avenging last season’s playoff defeat.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 6, 2024

That put the spotlight on the Huskies, and they added to the program’s legacy with a dominant performance while avenging their only loss.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 2, 2024

To my surprise, the avenging angel waiting for me was not Dr. Schultz, but Mr. Fender.

From "Ungifted" by Gordon Korman