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In both, the US faces a counterpart that, despite having far less overall power, retains the means to retaliate.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

But although he may have groused privately, Bill Clinton did not retaliate against her; Reno remained at the Justice Department throughout his two terms.

From Salon ● Aug. 18, 2026

The provision was intended to let the President retaliate against countries that impose tariffs on the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026

For Gourinchas, however, the latest trade turmoil -- which has seen major US trading partners retaliate with tariffs of their own -- has provided opportunities, too.

From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026

No matter what the authorities did, the volunteers could not retaliate, otherwise they would undermine the value of the entire enterprise.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

As Iran retaliates against its oil-rich Gulf Arab neighbours, the benchmark price for a barrel of crude soared beyond $100 for the first time since Russia's invasion of Ukraine four years ago.

From Barron's ● Mar. 8, 2026

The testimony is central to the Justice Department’s claim that Live Nation retaliates against venues.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 2, 2026

Yet at every turn, Deborah finds some excuse to backstab Ava, allegedly out of some version of respect, and Ava retaliates by sabotaging herself and her boss.

From Salon ● Apr. 10, 2025

Starbucks has long denied it retaliates against workers organizing.

From Washington Times ● Jul. 6, 2023

“You don’t answer very many of them,” Bailey retaliates.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

Grande’s stanbase quickly retaliated, saying that those commenting on her weight were bringing back body-shaming and tabloid-era hypercriticism.

From Salon ● Aug. 8, 2026

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps said it retaliated by targeting U.S. military sites in Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026

They said Crowley’s repeated warnings were ignored and that Bass retaliated by ousting her.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026

Israel retaliated by striking an important Iranian petrochemical plant and air defenses.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 9, 2026

Screecher retaliated, and Maniac had to step back while a two-kid tornado swirled around the cabin.

From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli

BGC says it has strong policies protecting whistleblowers from retaliation and denies retaliating against Andriesz.

From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026

Late in the second quarter, Cade Cunningham barged Stephon Castle to the floor, angering Spurs teammate Keldon Johnson who earned a technical foul for retaliating.

From Barron's ● Feb. 24, 2026

On the elephant side, nearly half of those moved to Kasungu may have already been killed, mostly by farmers retaliating for crop damage, according to Warm Heart Initiative.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 30, 2026

And we would be right to laugh or clap back more often, retaliating against those towns that take themselves too seriously.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 28, 2026

Biting his tongue to prevent himself retaliating, he sat down in front of the boxes and pulled one toward him.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling