reprisal

Example Sentences

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His pending asylum hearing had been delayed, but according to this immigrant, who wished to remain anonymous for fear of reprisal, the agents arrested him anyway for being “late” to court.

From Salon • Mar. 4, 2026

“I still haven’t seen any proof that Tesla has been able to satisfy the requirements,” said a senior official at another EV manufacturer, who feared reprisal from state officials if they spoke out publicly.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

La Fortaleza's residents refused to discuss the conflict out of fear of reprisal.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

But these days, boosters who spend even more lavishly than Shapiro routinely help athletic departments fund college-athlete compensation without fear of reprisal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

I will repeat only one admonishment from a native of Maine, and I will not put a name to that person for fear of reprisal.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck