vindictively

Example Sentences

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District Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw ruled that prosecutors’ explanations for why they had brought the charges were unsatisfying and that they had failed to prove they didn’t act vindictively in bringing the case.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Mr Dennis also argued that Lord Hendy should resign from the government because "someone who responds so vindictively… to safety concerns should not be in charge of shaping the rail industry".

From BBC • Aug. 30, 2024

When Amy says the balloon arch sucks, Holt sadly and vindictively starts popping the balloons one by one with a pen.

From Salon • Dec. 14, 2023

At the time, his defense lawyer claimed the U.S. targeted Bout vindictively because it was embarrassed that his companies helped deliver goods to American military contractors involved in the war in Iraq.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 13, 2022

Winking vindictively, he made for the stairs and vanished up them, taking the torch with him.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw