retaliation
Example Sentences
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The stories frame the all-consuming desire for retaliation as an integral aspect of our mortal lives; no one gets out without hankering for a bit of vengeance.
From Salon • May 19, 2026
At the time, Lively’s attorneys argued that Baldoni’s claims amounted to “weaponizing defamation lawsuits” against someone who had spoken publicly about harassment and retaliation.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
But very few residents are willing to speak openly about specific shelter operations as they fear retaliation.
From BBC • May 3, 2026
Chen noted the risks of traveling on a foreign-operated plane and inviting potential Chinese retaliation.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
Concerned for justice or retaliation for a son or husband, rather than a whole battalion of sons or husbands?”
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
Vocabulary lists containing retaliation
Fahrenheit 451
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The Crucible
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The Hate U Give
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