in retaliation

Example Sentences

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The spokesperson did not address questions regarding whether the raids were done in retaliation for the group’s monitoring of immigration raids.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Iran said it was in retaliation for a strike on a refinery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Once inside, I go to my room, noting that Jude knocked over a water bucket on my floor in retaliation.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson