take revenge
Example Sentences
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"It Was Just an Accident," by Iranian director Jafar Panahi, was filmed in secret and deals with a dilemma that victims of oppression sometimes face: should they take revenge or forgive those who imprisoned them?
From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026
The Mitchells will have to learn to work together though when an evil AI named PAL decides to take revenge on humanity by launching them into space.
From Salon • Dec. 24, 2025
The mechanic vows to take revenge, but there’s a problem: He never saw the man’s face, and all he has to go on is the telltale squeak of his tormenter’s prosthetic leg.
From Slate • Jun. 17, 2025
Let us not blame the Palestinian civilians of Gaza or take revenge against them.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 18, 2023
I was suddenly ashamed that I’d wanted so badly to take revenge on them.
From "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie
