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retaliation

[ri-tal-ee-ey-shuhn] / rɪˌtæl iˈeɪ ʃən /




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Staff members within the Office of the Prosecutor have warned that Khan's return could damage confidence in the institution and have expressed concerns about possible retaliation.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Congress should pass the Judiciary Accountability Act and extend federal anti-discrimination protections to judicial employees, so judges are no longer immune from suit, and employees can blow the whistle without fear of retaliation.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

The club’s refusal to advance her, in McArthur’s view, was plain retaliation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

The spokesperson did not address questions regarding whether the raids were done in retaliation for the group’s monitoring of immigration raids.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

In retaliation, he gives a helpless kitten mew that brings my sister immediately to his defense.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins




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