in reprisal

Example Sentences

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Arab monarchies in the Gulf that have close relations with Iran have warned Trump against intervening, fearing they might be targeted in reprisal attacks and wary of any destabilization in the region.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

They arrived in Kandahar the day the U.S. bombings began in reprisal for the Sept. 11 attacks.

From New York Times • Jan. 11, 2023

To mourn innocent victims and then in reprisal to make even more, would be a grave political error.

From Slate • Sep. 11, 2021

Peter Dahlin has been RELEASED, after three weeks of secret detention in reprisal for his support of human rights.

From Time • Jan. 25, 2016

After Jennie Bruce’s father, on behalf of Nancy, made his first demand upon Senator Montgomery in reprisal of the latter’s diversion of Nancy’s fortune, Grace Montgomery disappeared suddenly from Pinewood Hall.

From A Little Miss Nobody Or, With the Girls of Pinewood Hall by Marlowe, Amy Bell