retribution

Example Sentences

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That can harm people who are wary of retribution for talking to police, or people who don’t have information.

From Seattle Times

That can inadvertently harm people who are wary of retribution for talking to police, or people who don’t have information.

From Seattle Times

The cycle of violence and retribution that Ahmed unleashed had continued long after he went to prison.

From BBC

It was a measure of retribution for Byron, who was two laps from victory in this race year a year ago until he was shoved out of the way by eventual winner Joey Logano.

From Washington Times

For his enemies the day of retribution has come.

From Reuters