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retaliation

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




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Iran said it was in retaliation for a strike on a refinery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

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

In late 2024, Lively accused Baldoni of inappropriate on-set behavior, including comments about her appearance and alleged retaliation after she raised concerns.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Crude was still trading well above $100 a barrel, however, and market watchers said any US ground operation or wider Iranian retaliation could send prices to levels not seen for almost two decades.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Still, she had not expected such harsh retaliation.

From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals




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