retribution
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Farmworkers who turned to advocacy groups for help spoke to The Times about their experiences but did not want to be identified for fear of retribution from their employers and the federal government.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
Most spoke on condition of anonymity because they fear retribution, including those knowledgeable about the December 2020 Barr meeting.
From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026
People in touch with the women said they were concerned their families in Iran would face retribution if they stayed in Australia.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026
He stressed that the system must provide a sense of justice and retribution to crime victims, although he said that does not necessarily hinge on lengthy prison sentences.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026
Jon sat heavily on the long wooden bench as the others left, oblivious to the looks they gave him, the silent promises of future retribution.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
Vocabulary lists containing retribution
The Great Gatsby
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"The Cask Of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe
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"The Cask of Amontillado"
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