retribution
Example Sentences
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But a former DOJ ethics official, speaking on the condition of anonymity for fear of retribution, said that Dhillon’s participation in the proceedings was anything but routine.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
While the defendants we spoke to acknowledged some discomfort using taxpayer dollars to finance this retribution, more striking was their unwavering belief that they deserved every cent.
From Slate • May 28, 2026
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
Most spoke on condition of anonymity because they fear retribution, including those knowledgeable about the December 2020 Barr meeting.
From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026
Everyone was positive the disease had been inflicted upon the poor officer in retribution by Major de Coverley, although no one was sure how.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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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