Example Sentences

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The climate of fear has made families more reluctant than ever to complain about unsafe working conditions, concerned that employers will retaliate.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025

Others, including Canada and the European Union, have said they will retaliate.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2025

But it’s hard to say how the cap will work without knowing where the price will be set and whether Russia will retaliate by withholding shipments.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 29, 2023

You do not have to let your employer know you are looking for new work because, unfortunately, far too many employers will retaliate when hearing such news.

From New York Times • May 20, 2022

He can have no doubt but that Borlasse will retaliate; that this will be his first thought, soon as seeing him.

From The Death Shot A Story Retold by Reid, Mayne