payback

Example Sentences

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Australia's national broadcaster, the ABC, reported that some in the crowd outside the hospital yelled that Lewis needed to face "payback" and accused the police of protecting him.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Party leaders declared it payback and boasted about their new fighting spirit.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

Many people outside the hospital shouted that Lewis must face "payback", public broadcaster ABC reported, referring to a traditional punishment in central Australian Indigenous communities.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

“There is some payback in our culture,” he added.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

“It’s payback time,” Char says, laughing out loud.

From "The Skin I'm In" by Sharon G. Flake