avenge

Example Sentences

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South Carolina is trying to avenge last season’s championship loss to UConn and secure its fourth national championship in program history and the third in five years.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 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

The Sea Kings scored shortly thereafter to avenge a 3-0 defeat in the Southern Section Division 1 quarterfinals last year.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2026

Now, the Crimson Tide will have a chance to avenge one of its three defeats when it faces Oklahoma in the first round.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 7, 2025

Thiazi's daughter, Skadi, put on her armor, picked up her weapons, and came to Asgard to avenge her father.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman