reprisal
Example Sentences
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She said the fear of reprisals often means victims are too afraid to come forward and speak up.
From BBC
“I still haven’t seen any proof that Tesla has been able to satisfy the requirements,” said a senior official at another EV manufacturer, who feared reprisal from state officials if they spoke out publicly.
From Los Angeles Times
Their names have been changed for fear of reprisals.
From Barron's
"When I saw the images, I was disgusted," she told AFP, declining to share her full name for fear of reprisal.
From Barron's
Members of some militias have proved their ability to survive Hamas reprisals, forming several small communities in areas of Gaza under Israeli military control.
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