avenge

Example Sentences

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Her dreams propelled Jackson toward college — as did a need to avenge the childhood taunts that echoed in his head.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

Sabalenka, a two-time Australian Open champion, is bidding to reach her fourth straight Melbourne final and avenge a shock defeat last year to Madison Keys.

From Barron's • Jan. 25, 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

Like now that I have all this information—which really doesn’t feel like much information at all—the spirit of my ancestor that’s trapped in the journal isn’t going to let me rest until I avenge him.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone