comeuppance

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In which we explore whether or not UConn’s stunning victory was a cosmic comeuppance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

In “Death of a Unicorn,” the last-act thrills just can’t match the early-going’s billionaire satire that gleefully prescribes a worthier comeuppance.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2025

The total lack of subtext makes the film frustrating to watch, even if we know Josh will get his comeuppance.

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2025

And when she got pied in the face at a press conference in Iowa—her instant response: “At least it’s a fruit pie”—a whole bunch of Americans reveled in her comeuppance.

From Slate • Jan. 11, 2025

But here in my moment of comeuppance, she arrived at my shoulder almost like an angel.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama