retaliation

Example Sentences

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The judge left intact Blake Lively’s claims of retaliation by Wayfarer Studios, aiding and abetting, and breach of contract.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

The remaining claims — centered on retaliation, along with breach of contract and related allegations — will proceed to trial.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

"He may not, however, use his governmental power to direct federal agencies to exclude Plaintiffs from receiving federal grants or other funding in retaliation for saying things that he does not like."

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Aside from the monetary penalty, the settlement requires Justin and Wonderful to halt any harassment or retaliation, undergo compliance audits and take other measures at the vineyard operations.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

He laughed and kicked and started chewing on my toes in retaliation, and that made me laugh.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls