retaliatory

Example Sentences

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Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said retaliatory measures from Canada on U.S. products are a major hurdle thwarting talks between the two countries on a renewed trade pact.

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

The federal district court found for Media Matters, saying this was clearly a retaliatory measure.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

Neugebauer’s legal team argues his firing was retaliatory because he and others raised governance concerns to the board.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

I doubted Bouain even realized Otto had tried to be hostile, until he gave Otto a retaliatory pinch.

From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer