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
Sigrid McCawley, a member of Lively’s legal team, said the case will now move forward on retaliation claims, which they described as its central focus from the outset.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 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
"He may not, however, use his governmental power to direct federal agencies to exclude Plaintiffs from receiving federal grants or other funding in retaliation for saying things that he does not like."
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
In retaliation, they stirred up as much trouble as possible among the readers.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
Vocabulary lists containing retaliation
Fahrenheit 451
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The Crucible
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The Hate U Give
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