Example Sentences

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As Iran retaliates against its oil-rich Gulf Arab neighbours, the benchmark price for a barrel of crude soared beyond $100 for the first time since Russia's invasion of Ukraine four years ago.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

If Europe retaliates with levies on U.S. goods, manufacturers who export across the Atlantic could be hit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

Judge John Bates said the action against Jenner & Block likely violates constitutional protections because it retaliates against free speech and is discriminatory in nature, CNN reported.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2025

Starbucks has long denied it retaliates against workers organizing.

From Washington Times • Jul. 6, 2023

“You don’t answer very many of them,” Bailey retaliates.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern