- past progressive of retaliate.
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, China was retaliating with its own tariffs on U.S.-made imports, ultimately set at 125%.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2025
In the case of King, she believes her landlord was retaliating for earlier complaints about mold and water leaks in her three-bedroom house.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 11, 2022
Labour organisers said the firm was retaliating in a bid to slow the momentum of their efforts.
From BBC • Feb. 8, 2022
The woman said she felt Donovan was retaliating against her for the complaint and said she feared the prosecutor could fire her.
From Washington Times • Feb. 17, 2021
With this fish I was retaliating against the sea, against the wind, against the sinking of ships, against all circumstances that were working against me.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
