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

He could scarcely nerve himself to fling it away, and yet it seemed, in the light of reason, a very indifferent requital for a life of struggle and poverty.

From A Damaged Reputation by Bindloss, Harold

Then, I owe my life to this fair Norman; such a debt upon my honour calls aloud for a full requital.

From The Last of the Vikings by Bowling, John

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