in retaliation
Example Sentences
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Freeman alleges the city of Riverside violated her rights by investigating her without due process in retaliation for her criticism of public officials.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
When confronted with the allegations, she denied them and blamed her law clerk, claiming the clerk made it up in retaliation for a poor performance review.
From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026
Energy markets have been on a wild ride after Iran effectively closed the key Strait of Hormuz waterway in retaliation for US and Israeli strikes on the country, which started on 28 February.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Iran said it was in retaliation for a strike on a refinery.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
On my way back to Spanish Harlem, I figured that it wasn’t Fischman that had set that fire in retaliation for Salazar’s death.
From "Bodega Dreams" by Ernesto Quinonez
