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She alleged that all the Laredo officials involved in her arrest had violated her First Amendment rights and were retaliating against her over her earlier reporting.

From Slate • Mar. 26, 2026

On Friday, a United Nations report warned of the "increasing ethnicisation of the conflict," saying both sides were retaliating against people accused of collaborating with opposing parties.

From BBC • Sep. 19, 2025

Poche alleged the production companies were retaliating against her for speaking about the working conditions she endured.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 2025

“They were retaliating against me,” said Sanchez , who was homeless when he talked to the AP.

From Seattle Times • May 16, 2024

It could be that they were retaliating for something connected with the Club affair.

From A Boy Knight by Scott, Martin Jerome