in retaliation

Example Sentences

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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

The spokesperson did not address questions regarding whether the raids were done in retaliation for the group’s monitoring of immigration raids.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

The move, which Iran has said is in retaliation for US and Israeli attacks, has sent oil prices soaring globally.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Iran had previously said it was ready for any eventuality and defiantly refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which it closed in retaliation for the attack launched on February 28.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Abenthy started to call me Red and I called him Ben, first in retaliation, then in friendship.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss