Example Sentences

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Gary Klein’s pick: With an opportunity to possibly clinch the NFC West, the Rams will avenge an early-season rout by the Cardinals and extend their winning streak to five games.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 27, 2024

“We will continue to celebrate life, and we won’t let anyone destroy us. This is how we will avenge their deaths,” she said.

From Washington Times • Oct. 17, 2023

Starting in childhood, we all wish for omnipotent heroes, the magical stars of childhood stories and myths who will avenge our grievances and protect us from harm.

From Salon • Sep. 11, 2023

At the press of a button it bellows “I will avenge rock and roll!” in perfect metal falsetto.

From Time • Jun. 1, 2016

In this way Fenrir will die, and so Vidar will avenge his father.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman