avenging

Example Sentences

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Italy's Sinner claimed a 4-6 6-4 6-4 6-4 victory at the All England Club, avenging his brutal French Open defeat by Spanish world number two Alcaraz just 35 days ago.

From BBC • Jul. 13, 2025

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

Gary Klein’s pick: If the Rams’ offensive line was at full strength and the secondary not depleted, they would have a better chance of avenging last season’s playoff defeat.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 6, 2024

While Paul's values are rooted in avenging his father through his thirst to eliminate the Harkonnens, he inadvertently evolves into Muad'dib, which is the name for a kangaroo mouse in Arrkais.

From Salon • Mar. 9, 2024

For the moment it withdrew them, and brought up new forces, massing them about Cirith Gorgor for an avenging stroke.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien