retribution

Example Sentences

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Over 10 episodes, their simmering hatred fuels an escalating series of poor decisions, setting off a bizarre chain of retribution including but not limited to robbery, vandalism, catfishing and bad Yelp reviews.

From New York Times

The massive changes to Twitter’s verification system risk disrupting the site, according to two former employees, who spoke with The Post on the condition of anonymity for fear of retribution.

From Washington Post

He became something worse Thursday night, a baseball player without any perspective, a selfish millionaire who placed his childish needs for retribution above the organization’s well-being.

From Los Angeles Times

Europe has largely weaned itself from reliance on Russian gas and oil, and Moscow has not followed up on often vague vows of retribution.

From New York Times

Some have cited their faith and another cited an anti-gay Kremlin law and fears of retribution at home in Russia.

From Seattle Times