retribution
Example Sentences
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But a number of EU countries feared legal retribution by Russia.
From BBC
The report more generally described Smith as having created a “toxic” environment—including public humiliation of staff and fears of retribution—that has made recruitment challenging.
He also regularly criticised the investigation into the development and promised retribution against people he said had ruined the deal.
From Barron's
"I don't think he wakes up thinking about retribution," she added.
From BBC
They recommended a review of the organisation's culture after finding staff were reluctant to speak due to a "fear of retribution".
From BBC
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