retribution
Example Sentences
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"The enabling silence among critics fearful of retributions is already prevalent."
From BBC • Sep. 27, 2025
But the reinstatement was short-lived: within months, Silcott alleged that the county had retaliated by stripping away meaningful duties, among other retributions.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 19, 2025
And the speed and force with which these retributions have emerged only adds to the concern.
From Washington Times • Aug. 15, 2023
The Canadian said he believes Instagram simply has too much control over its users and is often too vague in its reasoning behind certain retributions.
From Fox News • Feb. 1, 2022
In dreams, omens, retributions, and such like, we are apt to remember when they come true and to forget the cases when they fail.
From Logic, Inductive and Deductive by Minto, William
Vocabulary lists containing retribution
The Great Gatsby
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"The Cask Of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe
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"The Cask of Amontillado"
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