as in to retaliate
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In June, after Israel launched a surprise attack on Iran, the Islamic Republic retaliated by firing wave after wave of ballistic missiles and drones at Israel that inflicted damage by bypassing Israel’s sophisticated air defenses.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
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Fleming eventually left the agency and sued the city, accusing Lee of discriminating and retaliating against him for conducting investigations.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Jan. 2026
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The move comes as nine local district attorneys launched a coalition this week to assist in prosecuting federal law enforcement officers who violate state laws.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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Lemon’s federal charges come after Minnesotans refused to prosecute.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2026
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Boeing and key supplier Spirit Aerosystems, which has since been acquired by Boeing, were both implicated.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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There is widespread anticipation that other athletes will be implicated in sports betting criminal enterprises and there’s uncertainty as to the best course of action.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
5 Jan. 2026
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As people fled, government forces closed off the main exits of the market toward the street and directly shot at people trying to flee the flames, Saman said.—
Somayeh Malekian,
ABC News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Jimmy Richardson flew Dorothy and Elvera French to Los Angeles, where newshawks tried to squeeze one more story out of them about their former houseguest.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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At least 302 people have been released as of Thursday, according to the organization Foro Penal, though its tally is far lower than the more than 800 reported by authorities.—
Anabella González,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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State television reported that Niger's forces responded quickly to the assault early Thursday, killing 20 of the attackers and arresting 11 others.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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Over the years, Pearcy has given numerous different accounts of the crime — at times blaming Dailey and other times inculpating himself.—
Pamela Colloff,
ProPublica,
13 Feb. 2012
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Candidates would gain new legal tools to combat misuse, including the ability to sue to stop distribution or seek damages if their likeness, voice, or actions are misrepresented.—
Dylan Goforth,
The Frontier,
28 Jan. 2026
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The utility is offering compensation to victims who agree to give up their right to sue the company for the blaze.—
Melody Petersen,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Recriminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recriminate. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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