poetic justice
Example Sentences
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The hum for readers of this well-crafted book comes from seeing its determined protagonist try to foil that scheme while ensuring poetic justice.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
But among those who have spoken anonymously, some see Huntley's death as poetic justice, a blessing in disguise.
From BBC ● Mar. 7, 2026
Cromwell’s journey to Tower Hill is, in its way, poetic justice.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2025
It's poetic justice that they get to be first in line to start holding him accountable.
From Salon ● Apr. 4, 2023
I had young Maillard hooked and landed—it would have been poetic justice to make him hand over a small fortune to Lucie!
From The Mardi Gras Mystery by H. (Henry) Bedford-Jones
