comeuppance

Example Sentences

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This is the second comeuppance for Beasley Allen, which was disqualified from New Jersey state court cases in February.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Highlights included Hot To Go, with its viral YMCA-style dance routine; and the snarky comeuppance anthem My Kink Is Karma, which Roan dedicated "to my ex who is in the crowd tonight".

From BBC • Aug. 22, 2025

No final comeuppance, no order from the court that meant more than paper.

From Slate • Feb. 10, 2025

The total lack of subtext makes the film frustrating to watch, even if we know Josh will get his comeuppance.

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2025

“The night my name came out of the goblet. “Getting his comeuppance for sacking Winky, isn’t he?” said Hermione, an edge to her voice.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling