avenge
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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
The Patriots got a second chance to avenge their earlier loss to Marquez via penalty kicks when semifinalists Marquez and South East were removed from the playoffs for using an ineligible player.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026
However, Rybakina won five successive games before completing a 6-4 4-6 6-4 victory to avenge her loss to two-time winner Sabalenka in the 2023 final.
From BBC • Jan. 31, 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
Though Orcs will often pursue foes for many leagues into the plain, if they have a fallen captain to avenge.’
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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