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retaliate

[ri-tal-ee-eyt] / rɪˈtæl iˌeɪt /


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Congress could retaliate, and the bill poses problems for U.S. firms that have flocked to Ireland for tax purposes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

On Tuesday, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps said it reserved the “legitimate and definite” right to retaliate against violations to its cease-fire agreement with the U.S., according to a Wall Street Journal report.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Iran has warned it would retaliate broadly against any fresh strikes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Hegseth said the campaign had sharply degraded Iran's ability to retaliate.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

One day she decided to retaliate against a red-haired white woman who scowled at the sight of Cora’s duties “at sea.”

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead




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