face retaliation

Frequency: 7.311.8 per million words

To be in a situation where one might be the target of retaliation.

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Examples (10)

  • She may face retaliation for speaking out.
  • Employees who report misconduct often face severe retaliation.
  • The government warned that any aggression would face swift retaliation.
  • He was afraid to testify, fearing he would face violent retaliation.
  • Activists continue to speak up, even if they face the risk of retaliation.
  • No one should have to face retaliation simply for doing their job.
  • If you challenge the status quo, be prepared to face some form of retaliation.
  • The company promised that whistleblowers would not face any retaliation.
  • Despite the threats, they refused to back down and faced the retaliation bravely.
  • Will the country face economic retaliation for its recent trade policies?