retaliation
Example Sentences
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The day laborer center is more than just a workplace, said Jose, who asked to withhold his last name for fear of retaliation by immigration agents.
From Los Angeles Times
Sanam's husband, who chose not to share his name for fear of retaliation, told the BBC that the timeline of events feels astounding.
From BBC
That’s partly because the levies’ impact has been less painful than anticipated so far, with limited retaliation abroad.
From Barron's
That’s partly because the levies’ impact has been less painful than anticipated so far, with limited retaliation abroad.
From Barron's
On Wednesday, one Downey neighbor — who did not want to be named for fear of retaliation — recalled the search of the home as “mostly peaceful.”
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
