poetic justice
Example Sentences
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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
Strachan’s work also suggests there is power in acts of poetic justice.
From Los Angeles Times
Cromwell’s journey to Tower Hill is, in its way, poetic justice.
From Los Angeles Times
If the railroad ultimately allows the city to build a trail — and that trail indeed brings in more tourist dollars — many locals says it would be poetic justice.
From Los Angeles Times
It would have been poetic justice if he had won on Sunday, not just playing in a home World Cup but also leading his side - that wasn't meant to be.
From BBC
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