in reprisal

Example Sentences

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Arab monarchies in the Gulf that have close relations with Iran have warned Trump against intervening, fearing they might be targeted in reprisal attacks and wary of any destabilization in the region.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

To mourn innocent victims and then in reprisal to make even more, would be a grave political error.

From Slate • Sep. 11, 2021

But they have left little doubt that their arrests were in reprisal.

From New York Times • Dec. 22, 2018

Peter Dahlin has been RELEASED, after three weeks of secret detention in reprisal for his support of human rights.

From Time • Jan. 25, 2016

Queen Elizabeth was greatly offended at this conduct of the Spaniards, and in reprisal detained a squadron of Spanish treasure ships which had sought safety in the port of London from some Huguenot cruisers.

From England in America, 1580-1652 by Tyler, Lyon Gardiner