avenging

Example Sentences

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The same, by the way, was true of Nat Turner and John Brown—bloodthirsty monsters for some, avenging angels for others.

From Slate • Dec. 18, 2024

Taylor moved up to light-welterweight after beating Serrano, suffering her first ever loss to Chantelle Cameron in May 2023 before avenging the defeat last November.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2024

While Paul's values are rooted in avenging his father through his thirst to eliminate the Harkonnens, he inadvertently evolves into Muad'dib, which is the name for a kangaroo mouse in Arrkais.

From Salon • Mar. 9, 2024

Centuries of retelling seem to have stripped al Hurra’s life story of her power as an African queen, as an avenging pirate.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2024

To my surprise, the avenging angel waiting for me was not Dr. Schultz, but Mr. Fender.

From "Ungifted" by Gordon Korman