retaliated

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Beijing has retaliated against the U.S. with sharply reduced imports of American agriculture goods.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The U.N.’s yearlong inquiry, whose summary we have reviewed, found a “factual basis” for the alleged victim’s allegations and for allegations that Mr. Khan retaliated against ICC staff.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Police Department retaliated against four officers who attempted to raise concerns about unsafe working conditions at a firearms training facility.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

It dropped another 6% the following day, after China retaliated with tariffs of its own.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

Ali never retaliated against any of his tormentors, I suppose partly because he could never catch them with that twisted leg dragging behind him.

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini