retaliated

Example Sentences

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"Two countries in the world retaliated against us: The People's Republic of China and Canada," he told reporters last week.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Iran said it retaliated against a U.S. base.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

The U.N.’s yearlong inquiry, whose summary we have reviewed, found a “factual basis” for the alleged victim’s allegations and for allegations that Mr. Khan retaliated against ICC staff.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

“They don’t just think they’ll get retaliated against — they will get retaliated against,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Eventually he retaliated and pushed my feet off the bed altogether.

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro