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avenge

[uh-venj] / əˈvɛndʒ /


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Holloway was looking to avenge his defeat by McGregor when they first met in 2013 and takes his record to 28 wins in 37 fights.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

Much-fancied Japan beat the five-time champions 3-2 last October and - 20 years on - will look to avenge a 4-1 defeat in the 2006 group stage.

From BBC Jun. 28, 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

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

His eyes smouldered with anger, but he could not avenge himself: his miserable enemy lay grovelling on the stones whimpering.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien

"I named him Muhoozi, which means vengeance, such that when someone wrongs me, he avenges," Museveni once explained.

From BBC Jan. 30, 2026

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

He avenges his London 2012 loss to South African rival Chad le Clos with a 200-meter butterfly victory and his 20th career gold.

From Washington Times Aug. 8, 2020

Archbishop Murphy avenges last year’s semifinal loss vs.

From Seattle Times Nov. 19, 2016

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

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

Instead, the expansion Tempo avenged a four-point defeat two days earlier with a 106-96 victory Sunday afternoon at Crypto.com Arena.

From Los Angeles Times May 18, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times May 16, 2026

Flamengo's win avenged their 2-1 defeat to Palmeiras in the 2021 Libertadores final and leaves the famous Rio de Janeiro club firmly on course for a hat-trick of trophies in 2025.

From Barron's Nov. 29, 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

“He’s the only member of the royal family who can crown Balekin. Without Cardan, the throne will be forever lost, and we will have avenged Dain.”

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black

Should they make it past Somerset they will potentially have an eye on avenging last year's semi-final defeat by Hampshire Hawks in the showpiece at 18:45.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

In the semifinals six days earlier, Loyola upset No. 2 Redondo Union in five sets, avenging a close loss in the Redondo Varsity Classic final on April 18.

From Los Angeles Times May 16, 2026

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

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

Some appeared sad; others eager; but none seemed interested in avenging Elowen’s death.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo




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