retribution
Example Sentences
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But at other farms, workers said they face retribution if they speak out.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
Most spoke on condition of anonymity because they fear retribution, including those knowledgeable about the December 2020 Barr meeting.
From Salon • Apr. 14, 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
So, for the rest of the weekend and the whole bus ride to school on Monday, I was getting ready for Claire and retribution.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
Vocabulary lists containing retribution
The Great Gatsby
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"The Cask Of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe
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"The Cask of Amontillado"
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