Example Sentences

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"I named him Muhoozi, which means vengeance, such that when someone wrongs me, he avenges," Museveni once explained.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

In 1984, audiences had never seen anything like the low-budget epic “New York Ninja,” in which the Taiwanese kung fu performer John Liu directs himself as a high-kicking sound man who avenges his wife’s death.

From New York Times • Nov. 19, 2021

He avenges his London 2012 loss to South African rival Chad le Clos with a 200-meter butterfly victory and his 20th career gold.

From Washington Times • Aug. 8, 2020

The American West In this new episode of the documentary series,  Jesse James resurfaces after years in hiding, and Billy the Kid avenges the death of his friend.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 15, 2016

He was a sort of Bradman, top of the battling avenges.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White