in retaliation

Example Sentences

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Energy markets have been on a wild ride after Iran effectively closed the key Strait of Hormuz waterway in retaliation for US and Israeli strikes on the country, which started on 28 February.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Iran said it was in retaliation for a strike on a refinery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The Riverside County legislator alleges that this conduct was in retaliation for a bill she authored seeking to restrict how law enforcement agencies store and use data from automatic license plate readers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

"He may not, however, use his governmental power to direct federal agencies to exclude Plaintiffs from receiving federal grants or other funding in retaliation for saying things that he does not like."

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Once inside, I go to my room, noting that Jude knocked over a water bucket on my floor in retaliation.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson