retribution
Example Sentences
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His son returned, but Sameh, who declined to share his last name for fear of retribution, stayed behind to provide for the family.
From Barron's • May 9, 2026
In wrestling parlance, a “receipt” refers to retribution for a perceived slight or unnecessary use of physical force during a match.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
But amid all this weaponization and retribution is a heartening reality: In America, it doesn’t work.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
But, more often than not, retribution isn’t an option.
From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026
Any magic they used would only lead to less tolerable retribution if they failed.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
Vocabulary lists containing retribution
The Great Gatsby
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"The Cask Of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe
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"The Cask of Amontillado"
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