requital

Example Sentences

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This nonsense gradually infected everything and the consequence was an underestimate which subsequently bought the bitterest requital.

From Time Magazine Archive

The subject, madam, Who, in his poor endeavour, can relieve A sovereign from distress, they, who are loyal, Will pour down blessings on him; that requital Threefold o'erpays his services.

From The Battle of Hexham; or, Days of Old; a play in three acts by Colman, George

"Thou speakest truly: be thy requital sweeter than mine!"

From Saul of Tarsus A Tale of the Early Christians by Miller, Elizabeth

He was a watchful assistant of those who contributed to the public service without expecting or receiving requital.

From Bygones Worth Remembering, Vol. 1 (of 2) by Holyoake, George Jacob

I say this: 'Yonder young man is much in debt to me, but my requital when I ask it will be equal to his debt.'

From Saul of Tarsus A Tale of the Early Christians by Miller, Elizabeth