in retaliation
Example Sentences
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When confronted with the allegations, she denied them and blamed her law clerk, claiming the clerk made it up in retaliation for a poor performance review.
From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026
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
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
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
