avenge
Example Sentences
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It is also a chance for the Broncos to avenge last year's devastating 31-7 playoff loss in Buffalo.
From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026
All you needed to see was Friday night in Georgia, where the Hoosiers made foie gras from a fifth-ranked Ducks team vowing to avenge a regular season loss.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 10, 2026
The Rams are looking to avenge their loss in Carolina earlier this season with a win over the Panthers in the NFC wild-card playoffs.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026
In its still-battered condition, Islamic State isn’t likely to escalate its attacks against the U.S. to avenge the strikes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025
“Is that why you have come here? To avenge them?”
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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