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revenge

[ri-venj] / rɪˈvɛndʒ /




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It also makes O’Donnell a competent foil—and a satisfying target for Trump’s favorite pastime, revenge.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

"That momentary satisfaction, when you have taken revenge by taking the remote control into your own hands and seen the results of your work with your own eyes."

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Poor Claire and Solange can only watch limply, as their plans of glorious revenge threaten to wither like the fading flowers surrounding them.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

World champion Luke Littler was in tears after producing one of his finest displays to exact revenge on Luke Humphries and regain the Premier League in one of the competition's greatest finals.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

They score two goals in a row as revenge.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina




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