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 • Mar. 7, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 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

And now the time has come when the original poetic justice due to the miss by the kitchen stove has quite worn off.

From Pieces of Hate And Other Enthusiams by Broun, Heywood