reprisal

Example Sentences

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"I'm going to the front and am prepared for any reprisals," he reportedly said.

From BBC

They spoke anonymously out of fear of reprisals by the Taliban, which took back control of Afghanistan following the US troop withdrawal in 2021.

From BBC

Like others who spoke to The Associated Press, Mahmoud asked to be identified only by his first name for fear of reprisals.

From Seattle Times

Iran denies seeking the bomb and has vowed devastating reprisals for any attack.

From Reuters

The gunmen sprayed bullets at a priest, nuns, and sextons, wounding five of them, said the two witnesses, who asked not to be named for fear of reprisals.

From Reuters