retaliated

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The U.N.’s yearlong inquiry, whose summary we have reviewed, found a “factual basis” for the alleged victim’s allegations and for allegations that Mr. Khan retaliated against ICC staff.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

It dropped another 6% the following day, after China retaliated with tariffs of its own.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

“They don’t just think they’ll get retaliated against — they will get retaliated against,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Iran retaliated by targeting key infrastructure across the Middle East.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

But as Lefty began to feel left out, he retaliated with tradition.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides