retribution
Example Sentences
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Asked if he was worried about retribution from Trump for his vote, he said: "I vote my conscience for what I think is right and willing to accept that."
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Locals are afraid to name those who have died for fear of retribution themselves.
From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026
While the defendants we spoke to acknowledged some discomfort using taxpayer dollars to finance this retribution, more striking was their unwavering belief that they deserved every cent.
From Slate • May 28, 2026
Farmworkers who turned to advocacy groups for help spoke to The Times about their experiences but did not want to be identified for fear of retribution from their employers and the federal government.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
“Karkaroff’s Mark is becoming darker too. He is panicking, he fears retribution; you know how much help he gave the Ministry after the Dark Lord fell.”
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
Vocabulary lists containing retribution
The Great Gatsby
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"The Cask Of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe
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"The Cask of Amontillado"
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