retaliation
Example Sentences
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Iran said it was in retaliation for a strike on a refinery.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
Iran had previously said it was ready for any eventuality and defiantly refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which it closed in retaliation for the attack launched on February 28.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
The judge left intact Blake Lively’s claims of retaliation by Wayfarer Studios, aiding and abetting, and breach of contract.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
The judge left in place three claims against Baldoni, involving retaliation and aiding and abetting in retaliation, leaving those accusations for a trial in New York in May.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
Just yesterday, the duke presented a plan: they would deploy more legions, and keep Nehemia here to discourage any retaliation from the rebels.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
Vocabulary lists containing retaliation
Fahrenheit 451
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The Crucible
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The Hate U Give
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