revenge
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The blast came weeks after Thailand's then-ruling junta forcibly repatriated 109 Uyghurs to China, prompting speculation that it was part of a revenge plot.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
It also makes O’Donnell a competent foil—and a satisfying target for Trump’s favorite pastime, revenge.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
Fontana had fired the man—for good reason, he insists—and the ex-employee took revenge with a scathing review.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
So when Cassie reenters her life, she sees it as an opportunity not just to exact revenge but to better herself in the process as Cassie’s manager.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
When we got back to the dock at my house, Digger was itchy for revenge.
From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings
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