retribution

Example Sentences

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He stressed that the system must provide a sense of justice and retribution to crime victims, although he said that does not necessarily hinge on lengthy prison sentences.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026

Officials from the WFP, Save the Children, and other NGOs we contacted refused to go on the record, fearing Houthi retribution.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

Although part of Kosovo's judicial system, it is physically located in The Hague and staffed solely by international judges in a bid to protect witnesses from possible retribution at home.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

Several European nations last month sent troops to the island, which belongs to Denmark, and threatened to use their financial muscle to retaliate against the tariffs that Washington imposed in retribution.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026

It's when mercy is least expected that it's most potent—strong enough to break the cycle of victimization and victimhood, retribution and suffering.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson