reprisal

Example Sentences

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After a night filled with reprisals of some of his best-known characters, Bowen Yang‘s final “Saturday Night Live” sketch was a look back on his six-plus seasons on the show.

From Salon

In a post on X, Bisimwa urged mediators and international partners to ensure the city was protected from "reprisals, violence and remilitarisation".

From BBC

Many were granted anonymity due to fears of reprisal.

From Salon

Soccer official, who asked that their name not be used to avoid possible reprisal.

From Los Angeles Times

“Americans’ safety depends on a culture in which evidence is reviewed openly and staff can surface concerns, challenge leadership, and engage with external scientists without fear of reprisal,” the former leaders wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal