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poetic justice



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But among those who have spoken anonymously, some see Huntley's death as poetic justice, a blessing in disguise.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

If Mazda’s customers rebel, it will amount to poetic justice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Strachan’s work also suggests there is power in acts of poetic justice.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2025

It's poetic justice that they get to be first in line to start holding him accountable.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2023

Somehow, poetic justice demanded that she, and not her sister, should meet him thus unconsciously.

From His Unknown Wife by Tracy, Louis



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