avenging

Example Sentences

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After avenging that loss to become a two-weight undisputed champion later that year, Taylor recorded wins over Serrano in November 2024 and July 2025 having already overcome the Puerto Rican in April 2022.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

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

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

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

In her nightdress she looked like an avenging angel.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck