Example Sentences

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Beijing has retaliated against the U.S. with sharply reduced imports of American agriculture goods.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

China now faces a 54% tariff on goods imported into the United States and has retaliated with 34% in counter tariffs.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2025

And the union argues that Starbucks has retaliated against workers for supporting the union by disciplining or firing them.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 9, 2022

China has retaliated with its own penalties, including cutting off purchases of American farm goods, like soybeans and pork.

From New York Times • Dec. 12, 2019

We have failed to appreciate that the Indian, in being driven from his lands, has retaliated from motives of patriotism.

From Stories of the Badger State by Thwaites, Reuben Gold