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avenge

[uh-venj] / əˈvɛndʒ /


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On Thursday they have a chance to avenge an Aug. 15 loss to Westlake.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 23, 2026

If the Spurs beat Oklahoma City to advance to the Finals, the Jackals will have a chance to avenge the lowest point of their season.

From The Wall Street Journal May 27, 2026

Arsenal will now hope to avenge that heartbreak in perfect fashion in Hungary at Puskas Arena.

From BBC May 6, 2026

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

“They are coming this way, the children of the night, traveling forth from the ancient world, coming from far and wide to avenge their mother.”

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall

Victory also marked a first over a world number one player for Fritz, 27, and avenges last year's Laver Cup defeat by Alcaraz, which sealed the title for Team Europe.

From BBC Sep. 21, 2025

There’s also the typical trend where, in matchups this tight, the results often even out, meaning Miami avenges that 2022 loss.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2023

The Americans are tuning up for a World Cup that, they hope, avenges the disappointment of four years ago.

From Seattle Times Aug. 7, 2023

Like the otherworldly hero he is, Anielewicz “raises his hand, ignites the fire, hurls thunderbolts, avenges hate, washes away sorrow, touches the sky, changes history, saves the world!”

From New York Times Jul. 1, 2022

He was a sort of Bradman, top of the battling avenges.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

It avenged that loss in four sets April 20 to earn the top seed.

From Los Angeles Times May 16, 2026

Mira Costa’s lone setback came Feb. 21 against Corona del Mar in the Redondo Classic final — a loss the Mustangs avenged four days later.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 21, 2026

Arsenal avenged their only defeat in the last 25 games in all competitions earlier this month at Villa Park to take a firm grip of the title race.

From Barron's Dec. 30, 2025

He avenged his loss to Smith, was narrowly beaten by Saunders early in his career and was outclassed by Groves in his singular world title fight.

From BBC Nov. 10, 2025

"You avenged Lyanna at the Trident," Ned said, halting beside the king.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

With his buzzy portrayal of Rick, a man obsessed with avenging his father’s death, in “Lotus,” an Emmy might finally be in the cards for the actor, a veteran of many critically beloved shows.

From Los Angeles Times May 29, 2025

The same, by the way, was true of Nat Turner and John Brown—bloodthirsty monsters for some, avenging angels for others.

From Slate Dec. 18, 2024

Among her mandatory challengers are Briton Caroline Dubois at lightweight and Chantelle Cameron – to whom Taylor lost in May 2023 before avenging the defeat six months later.

From BBC Nov. 27, 2024

That put the spotlight on the Huskies, and they added to the program’s legacy with a dominant performance while avenging their only loss.

From Seattle Times Jun. 2, 2024

This deplorable incident has made our section the target of unjustifiable criticism, thoughtless accusations, and avenging threats.

From "Mississippi Trial, 1955" by Chris Crowe




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