retaliatory

Example Sentences

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Neugebauer’s legal team argues his firing was retaliatory because he and others raised governance concerns to the board.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

But the Iran conflict, questions about tariffs and a series of retaliatory moves from Beijing highlight potential tripwires even as the two leaders prioritize stabilizing the relationship.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

The crisis - triggered after a deadly militant attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir, and culminating in military strikes by India and retaliatory action from Pakistan - lasted barely 90 hours.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

In March of last year, Lively moved to dismiss Baldoni’s countersuit by invoking the California statute, arguing that it protected individuals who publicly report allegations of sexual misconduct from retaliatory defamation claims.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

I doubted Bouain even realized Otto had tried to be hostile, until he gave Otto a retaliatory pinch.

From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer