poetic justice
Example Sentences
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The hum for readers of this well-crafted book comes from seeing its determined protagonist try to foil that scheme while ensuring poetic justice.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
Cromwell’s journey to Tower Hill is, in its way, poetic justice.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2025
It would have been poetic justice if he had won on Sunday, not just playing in a home World Cup but also leading his side - that wasn't meant to be.
From BBC ● Nov. 21, 2023
It's poetic justice that they get to be first in line to start holding him accountable.
From Salon ● Apr. 4, 2023
"Seems like a kind of poetic justice," said Hilton Toye.
From The Thousandth Woman by Hornung, Ernest W.
