retaliatory

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But the Iran conflict, questions about tariffs and a series of retaliatory moves from Beijing highlight potential tripwires even as the two leaders prioritize stabilizing the relationship.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Authorities in Chad and Nigeria have not commented, but on Sunday Chad's presidency said it had carried out retaliatory "intensive air strikes" on Boko Haram strongholds.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

The bases were controversial among Arab populations, and became liabilities when Iranian retaliatory attacks targeted them.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

In March of last year, Lively moved to dismiss Baldoni’s countersuit by invoking the California statute, arguing that it protected individuals who publicly report allegations of sexual misconduct from retaliatory defamation claims.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

President Kennedy had warned that any Soviet attack would be met with “a full retaliatory response.”

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin