settle a score
Example Sentences
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And now he might want to settle a score with his rival.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2024
It would also show Mr. Trump, in his own voice, invoking a sensitive government document to settle a score.
From New York Times • Jun. 1, 2023
Early on she claims that Jong-su once called her ugly when they were younger, and you might wonder if she’s trying to settle a score.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 29, 2018
But the test of Kelly’s new effort at imposing structure will be difficult in an environment where family members have a history of freelancing to promote a favored policy or to settle a score.
From Time • Jul. 31, 2017
It allows one to settle a score, to work out aggressive feelings, without either mental or physical harm.
From The Dueling Machine by Bova, Ben
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
