retaliatory

Example Sentences

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But the agreement preserved Lively’s ability to seek attorneys fees and damages under California Civil Code Section 47.1, a relatively new statute designed to shield sexual harassment and assault accusers from retaliatory defamation claims.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

Tehran had warned that Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon would trigger another wave of retaliatory strikes.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Unlike Mexico, Greer said, Canada “has a different approach to the United States. They have some retaliatory tariffs still in effect, and that makes it a problem for us to negotiate.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Just before the Scotland news conference at their palatial Charlotte base camp, three Norwegian reporters fetched up in search of Scottish retaliatory thunder.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

In order to forestall outbreaks of retaliatory violence, we arranged a week-long series of mass rallies and demonstrations throughout the country.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela