payback

Example Sentences

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Putting a positive spin on things, one could suggest that February was simply a payback month for better data in January.

From Barron's

And I asked the class, “Do you think that the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki was justified as payback for what the Japanese military had done in Nanjing?”

From Salon

It also immediately dials up pressure on the White House from consumers and businesses who are seeking payback.

From MarketWatch

Now, I’m the one who must cobble together an agenda if I want even a fraction of that payback.

From The Wall Street Journal

"If this is payback time, this is my redemption," said Lai, who was then out on bail.

From BBC