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
Thou hast remembered thine oath unto me, my King; thou hast published thyself as ready to fulfil thy promise, and hast yielded unto me the choice of the manner of my requital!
From Saul of Tarsus A Tale of the Early Christians by Elizabeth Miller
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 George Jacob Holyoake
"Thou speakest truly: be thy requital sweeter than mine!"
From Saul of Tarsus A Tale of the Early Christians by Elizabeth Miller
"Do ye in all truth follow the doctrine that bids you suffer without requital?" he demanded, even while feeling that his logic was impotent.
From Saul of Tarsus A Tale of the Early Christians by Elizabeth Miller
