Example Sentences

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Treasury yields declined as U.S. data indicated stability in labor markets and Washington stopped short of retaliating against Iranian attacks on ships.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

She alleged that all the Laredo officials involved in her arrest had violated her First Amendment rights and were retaliating against her over her earlier reporting.

From Slate • Mar. 26, 2026

Late in the second quarter, Cade Cunningham barged Stephon Castle to the floor, angering Spurs teammate Keldon Johnson who earned a technical foul for retaliating.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

And we would be right to laugh or clap back more often, retaliating against those towns that take themselves too seriously.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

“You’ve been mad all this time because I picked my best friend? And you thought retaliating by calling us horrible and hurtful names would fix things?”

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence