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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

“After the dictator fell, gender expression should have been the natural extension of that kind of freedom. But there’s a kind of retaliation happening,” Zaalan shared.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Market experts warned that any US ground operation or wider Iranian retaliation could send oil prices to levels not seen since July 2008, when Brent hit almost $150 a barrel.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 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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