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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

It will also target "feudalistic themes, violent revenge content, vulgar titles and copyright infringement", the statement read.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The Apple TV series remake about a psychopath seeking revenge on a lawyer, played this time by Amy Adams, nods to its predecessors while including new twists.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

He sought "revenge" for the court defeat and a series of unsuccessful criminal complaints, and wanted to "continue to attract public and media attention", the prosecutor argued.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Holy—that was what Theo had been talking about—Ria’s revenge plot—wow, okay.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia




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