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retaliation

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




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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

Last July, the EU had laid the groundwork for possible retaliation if talks with Washington fell through -- preparing a list of US goods that could be targeted.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

The firm is now suing the government over the alleged retaliation it faced after refusing to accept "any lawful use" language in its own contract.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

“The retaliation we’ve seen against Americans who chose to lawfully record DHS activities should alarm everyone,” said Rush Atkinson, a former Justice Department attorney who is representing the two people in the case.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

All Jesuits were expelled from the Venetian Republic in retaliation.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin




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