retaliation from

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Indicates the source of the retaliation.

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Examples (10)

  • The company feared retaliation from its former employees.
  • Any aggressive action could provoke severe retaliation from the opposing side.
  • She worried about potential retaliation from her boss after reporting the misconduct.
  • The country prepared for economic retaliation from its trading partners.
  • There was widespread concern about military retaliation from the neighboring state.
  • He faced swift retaliation from the gang after betraying them.
  • The government's new policy might invite harsh retaliation from international organizations.
  • Despite the threats, they did not anticipate such brutal retaliation from the rebels.
  • Students who spoke out often faced subtle retaliation from certain teachers.
  • The possibility of nuclear retaliation from the hostile nation kept everyone on edge.