in retaliation

Example Sentences

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Energy markets have been on a wild ride after Iran effectively closed the key Strait of Hormuz waterway in retaliation for US and Israeli strikes on the country, which started on 28 February.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

That left in place three claims - breach of contract, retaliation, and aiding and abetting in retaliation - with a civil trial in New York scheduled for 18 May.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Stryker posted higher profit and sales in the first quarter, during which it was hit by a cyberattack that reportedly was in retaliation to the war in Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Immigration attorneys and advocates said they believed Villegas was detained in retaliation for the lawsuit.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

All Jesuits were expelled from the Venetian Republic in retaliation.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin