retaliate

Example Sentences

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Gulf monarchies threatened to retaliate as a Saudi oil refinery burned, Qatar halted LNG production, tankers were attacked off Oman and energy prices soared.

From Barron's

The testimony is central to the Justice Department’s claim that Live Nation retaliates against venues.

From The Wall Street Journal

It isn’t clear whether Saudi Arabia would directly retaliate against Tehran.

From The Wall Street Journal

In mid-February he warned that Iran was ready to retaliate against any American strike.

From The Wall Street Journal

Still, Iran has demonstrated an ability to retaliate.

From BBC