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.