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retaliation

[ri-tal-ee-ey-shuhn] / rɪˌtæl iˈeɪ ʃən /




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U.S. officials have criticized a decision by Canadian provinces to ban the sale of U.S. wine and spirits at their government-run liquor stores, and Greer has warned of retaliation if the prohibition remains in place.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Pillay said that since this latest round of protests, the retaliation has continued.

From Slate • May 29, 2026

News of the strikes, and threats of retaliation by Tehran, sent global oil prices soaring back to more than $100 a barrel.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

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

But the first part of the morning went by without incident or even a hint of retaliation.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan




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