vengeance

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In Sokolov’s “They Will Kill You,” written with Alex Litvak, that premise is combined with a Tarantino-esque taste for kung fu movies and nonlinear storytelling, as well as a “John Wick”-style quest for vengeance.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Crowds gathered on Sunday in Iran's south to call for vengeance following the killing of Khamenei in US and Israeli attacks, Iranian media reported.

From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026

He said there would be "secrets, betrayals, vengeance and perhaps one last dinner party", referring to a famous scene from series two.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

We get a taste of these Machiavels, who have none of the misgivings about vengeance that will plague Hamlet.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2026

Bloopers make the danger plain: Guilt, vengeance, and bitterness can be emotionally destructive to you and your children.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker