retaliate
Example Sentences
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But the officials said Saudi Arabia has warned Iran might retaliate by closing the Bab al-Mandeb—a Red Sea chokepoint crucial for the kingdom’s remaining oil exports.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
I have waited before asking him for the money because I don’t want him to retaliate with a bad review.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026
Hurel cautions against writing off Iran's ability to retaliate either directly or through vigilante hacker groups.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
And, speaking to NewsNation, Trump warned Iran would "find out soon" how he planned to retaliate for the Riyadh embassy attack.
From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026
Woody stepped in front of Wes and urged him not to retaliate.
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
Vocabulary lists containing retaliate
The Alchemist
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