retribution

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But, more often than not, retribution isn’t an option.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO—A federal judge on Tuesday said the U.S. government appeared to be punishing Anthropic by banning the artificial-intelligence company—in retribution for bringing into the public view its contracting dispute with the Pentagon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

He stressed that the system must provide a sense of justice and retribution to crime victims, although he said that does not necessarily hinge on lengthy prison sentences.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026

Officials from the WFP, Save the Children, and other NGOs we contacted refused to go on the record, fearing Houthi retribution.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

This has to be karmic retribution for the last time I was in a closet I shouldn’t have been in.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson